Monthly Archives: December 2011

Go With God, and Keep Going

Posted on December 29, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

I was half-thinking of riffing on my last book review and titling this “So Simple, Even a Senior Pastor Could Do It.” I eventually thought better of that idea, but my reasoning was sound… granted, someone could also have fun … Continue reading →

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Patience, My Dear

Posted on December 21, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

What’s the longest time you’ve ever spent waiting for something? How did you handle the wait? What did you learn from it? In recent Wednesdays, we’ve taken the time to remember that God is still in the mission He’s put … Continue reading →

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Fill ‘Er Up!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Even if there’s not one currently in your refrigerator for the holidays, it’s very likely that you’ve experienced the sheer joy of a roll of cookie dough. Some of you can’t even wait to cook the stuff, and just eat … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Independence

Posted on December 16, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

We’ve spent a lot of time in recent Fridays talking about how to deal with our feelings toward those who’ve opposed and hurt us. Therefore, we’re going to widen our net ever-so-slightly to include one more enemy—you. All of us … Continue reading →

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Grow, Team!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

What’s your favorite team or organization? Why? (And hey, who doesn’t love a team with a mascot that looks, and frankly acts, like Barney’s deformed brother? –>) What’s the best team, organization, or group you’ve been a part of? What … Continue reading →

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Without Love, I’m Nothing

Posted on December 12, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Think about your last bad experience while going out to eat, whether it was a four-star restaurant or a fast-food joint…. What went wrong? What could have been prevented, and how? How could—or did—others help make things right, even if … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Doubt — a start

Posted on December 9, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Our anxiety expresses itself through doubt. And our doubt expresses itself by taking things into our own hands. Whether we say it or even consciously think it, trying to make things happen on our own says, at best, “God’s not … Continue reading →

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Failure IS an Option—Just Not the Final One

Posted on December 7, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Since there’s more reading than usual today, let’s ease you in with a nice movie clip, from the movie October Sky. There’ll be another clip later on, but for now, think about this:  • What relation do you see between … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Gift

Posted on December 5, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

When have you felt “left out”? Choose any kind of situation you like. What could you have offered that you felt wasn’t being asked for or wanted? On the other hand, when have you been the one who kept your … Continue reading →

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So Simple, Even a Small-Group Leader Can Do It

Posted on December 1, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

…and for that matter, so concise that small-group leaders will actually read it. And if they do, they’ll come away with a framework that can be easily transferred within any small-group ministry. Jim Egli and Dwight Marable. Small Groups, Big … Continue reading →

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