Monthly Archives: November 2011

Follow ME?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Think about a time when you had to do something brand-new that you thought you already understood—for instance, a move to a new town, a new job, or a new church. What skills and experiences were you able to use … Continue reading →

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But What Does God WANT Me to Do?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Trust in the LORD, and do good;     dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD,    and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD;     trust in … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Vision

Posted on November 23, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Think about a time when you couldn’t “see the big picture”—a painful time that something positive came out of, or a promise you had to wait for, for example. How did you handle the waiting? And what was it like … Continue reading →

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Letting God Unwrap Your Gifts

Posted on November 21, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Some of us have known what we wanted to be since we were very young. For most of us, however, our dreams have been changed over the years, maybe even much later in life than we expected. And for many … Continue reading →

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Pieces of Pick Up Your New Life

Posted on November 18, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

(Not to fear: This is the standard Friday Lay It Down feature. However, in this case it’s rudimentary thoughts for the final week/chapter…. because we’re not just called to lay things down, after all….) Just as we’re here because we’ve … Continue reading →

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Josh Hunt: All About Making Groups Grow

Posted on November 17, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Here’s another Other Voice I should’ve gotten to sooner…. Josh Hunt is a prolific author, speaker, and overall enthusiast of  growing small-groups and Sunday School classes, and it’s not hard to catch his enthusiasm once you’ve been around him. Trust … Continue reading →

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Can I Pray for You?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Over the last several Wednesdays, we’ve been exploring  what it takes to develop a God-given vision. We’re a point this series now, or will be soon, when it’s time to share what God’s been putting on our hearts, so others … Continue reading →

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Experience Is the Best Teacher

Posted on November 14, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Who’s the best teacher you’ve ever had—whether it was at school or somewhere else? In what ways did he or she positively impact your life? When have you found yourself in the role of teacher? What did you find rewarding, … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Idols

Posted on November 11, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

We have been created for worship. Therefore, we will ultimately worship something, even if it’s something less than God. Peter Kreeft, in Christianity for Modern Pagans, aptly points out, “The alternative to theism is not atheism but idolatry.” Even as … Continue reading →

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Of Course My Family Supports This… DON’T They?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

When have you told your family about something you really wanted to do—but they didn’t (and/or didn’t want you to do either)? How did that work out? What might have helped them—or you—make the right decision? Sometimes we look back … Continue reading →

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