Monthly Archives: June 2012

Lay Down Your Life

Posted on June 29, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

Death is not just the end of life—it is the returning of life to its Creator. Therefore, death is not a loss but a fulfillment. All the laying down of all the pieces of our lives is but a rehearsal … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Dreams — the fuller version

Posted on June 28, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

I am becoming increasingly convinced, as I get older, that God does not demand our obedience simply because it honors Him. That is, of course, a true and healthy reason to do it; and I wouldn’t even bothering arguing with … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Crown

Posted on June 26, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12). “Be faithful unto death, and I … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Gifts — the full version

Posted on June 21, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

Let’s start today by revisiting Jesus’ commissioning of the 72 from last week. The 72 certainly had something to rejoice in when they used the gifts they had received: “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name” (Luke … Continue reading →

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Lay Down the Law (and Leave It There) — a small-group session

Posted on June 20, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

This  session is based upon the following past devotionals—scroll down as needed: Lay Down Your Agenda Lay Down in Silence Lay Down in Safety Lay Down in Peace Lay Down Like a Lion For this session, you’ll need…. • the … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Like a Lion

Posted on June 15, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

“He crouched, he lay down like a lion and like a lioness; who will rouse him up? Blessed are those who bless you, and cursed are those who curse you” (Numbers 24:9). As I first pulled together my ideas for … Continue reading →

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The Word Is the Word

Posted on June 12, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

In some ways, this is a tough one to review—1) because I never needed the authors to convince me, because, in turn, 2) I kind of knew all this already. Thing is, it’s pretty clear that the majority of the American … Continue reading →

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Lay Down in Peace — the full version

Posted on June 6, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

We can get so worked up whenever someone criticizes God or Christians. We want to run to God’s defense—or honestly, much of the time, our own—and say just the right thing that will shut that other person up (in love, … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Blessings

Posted on June 4, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

Our new lives in Christ are just beginning. We are changed; but we are not finished. “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has … Continue reading →

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