Monthly Archives: November 2019

Kingdom of God or Pagan Empire?

Posted on November 28, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

Looking at the divide between worldviews, and how to reach across it. . . . Julien Stanford. Kingdom of God or Pagan Empire?: Why Christians Are on the Sidelines of a Divided Nation. 356p., $18.99, Deep River Books. A great … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your New Life: a small-group session

Posted on November 25, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

For this session, you’ll need . . . A small (or at least cheap), wrapped “re-gift” from/for everyone in your group. Note: If you have time, turn your opening experience into a full-blown “white elephant party.” Or do it as … Continue reading →

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Interpreting the Gospels and Acts

Posted on November 21, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

Dig deeper into the formative narratives of the church. . . . David L. Turner. Interpreting the Gospels and Acts: An Exegetical Handbook. 368p., $36.99, Kregel Academic. In this final volume of the Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series, David … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Life      

Posted on November 18, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

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

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Understanding Bible Translation

Posted on November 14, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

Ever wonder what it takes to get a Bible translated into another language for the first time? Wonder no more . . . or wonder at the amount of work it requires. . . . William D. Barrick. Understanding Bible … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Dreams

Posted on November 11, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

Our joy and our longing are not always related. . . . It is the joy of God’s fulfillment, not the longing toward the dream’s fulfillment, which should be desired. Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Calvinism

Posted on November 7, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

Everything you wanted to have foreknowledge of but was afraid to ask. . . . 🙂 Shawn D. Wright. 40 Questions About Calvinism. $24.99, 320p., Kregel Academic. In 40 Questions About Calvinism, church historian Shawn Wright tackles many issues about … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Crown

Posted on November 4, 2019 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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