Monthly Archives: October 2011

Sometimes, Staying in the Race IS the Victory

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Carl Simmons

This week’s Other Voice actually is a voice, as I’m reviewing a CD rather than a book. I’m going long with this one, but hopefully it’ll be worth it. To save space, I’ll be adding more links than a sausage … Continue reading →

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Merge With Care

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Over the last few months, in what ways have you seen your faith and everyday life become more “mixed”? How has that changed you? How has it challenged you? Here’s one more question: How have others in your life—both Christian … Continue reading →

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Leader, Equip Thyself

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Last Monday we looked at the idea of developing a spiritual health plan and how it can help us to “stay lit” when our circumstances threaten to “blow us out.”  Let’s build on that today — by continuing to develop … Continue reading →

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fragments of Lay Down Your Addiction

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Carl Simmons

For our purposes, let’s define addiction as anything you need to “get through the day” that isn’t God. Because all of our addictions—all of our sin, really—is a response to the gnawing sense we have, deep down, that God doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Moving From Why? to What Next?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Let’s make this easy: If you love the title, you’ll like the book. If not… well, there are still a few things you could learn from it. Ramon Presson. When Will My Life Not Suck?: Authentic Hope for the Disillusioned. … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Truth

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Carl Simmons

When has God seemed far away? What helped you—or would have helped you—be faithful during that time? How did you get through that time, and looking back, how did you grow? If you haven’t faced a time when it’s been … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Fire Lit

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Carl Simmons

What do you do to keep your life in Jesus from getting “blown out”? As leaders—or as Christians in general—we need to stay lit in Jesus, and by Jesus. As we’re doing His work, we often encounter more and more … Continue reading →

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