Monthly Archives: July 2015

Lay Down Your Possessions

Posted on July 29, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

Now the rubber starts hitting the road even more violently. Not that it’s been easy at all to deal with all this internal stuff so far, but let’s face it: At some point, all that inner conviction has to begin … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Reputation

Posted on July 22, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

Recently, I’d been walking around a wildlife area of Colorado, where informative plaques abounded. One plaque in particular caught my eye, highlighting the families who’d formerly owned ranches in this area in the late nineteenth/early twentieth centuries. It got me thinking … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Strength

Posted on July 15, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

Our strength—or rather, our reliance upon it—is still pride. Therefore, it must be broken. Watchman Nee, in his book Changed into His Likeness, put it this way, “The characteristic of those who truly know God is that they have no … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Independence

Posted on July 8, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

(and no, the timing of this has nothing to do with the holiday… :)) We spent a lot of time the last several weeks addressing our feelings toward those who’ve opposed and hurt us. Therefore we’re going start this week, … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Baggage: a small-group session

Posted on July 1, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

For this session, you’ll need…. a large suitcase a variety of items—at least one per person. Include a Bible, as well as several of the following: work-related items, such as a stapler or even a laptop computer family-related items, such … Continue reading →

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