Author Archives: carlsimmonslive

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See the About Me page, if you want to know more about ME. Otherwise, hopefully you'll know more about Jesus and some of his followers by reading here. And thanks for stopping by.

A Commentary on Romans

Posted on October 17, 2019

Not only that, but an applicational one. . . . John D. Harvey. A Commentary on Romans. 400p., $29.99, Kregel Academic. This volume in the Kregel Exegetical Library combines up-to-date scholarship and concrete application to serve as an ideal guide … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 14, 2019

For this session, you’ll need . . . the ability to darken your room a whiteboard or blackboard Laying Down Your Day (15 minutes) Give everyone a chance to settle in before starting your session. Once everyone’s relaxed and comfortable, … Continue reading →

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The Limitations of Theological Truth

Posted on October 10, 2019

God has no limits, but man has plenty of them, and nowhere is this clearer than in the world of theology. . . . Nigel Brush. The Limitations of Theological Truth: Why Christians Have the Same Bible but Different Theologies. … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Like a Lion

Posted on October 7, 2019

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 the ideas for this … Continue reading →

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Offerings

Posted on October 3, 2019

A daily encouragement through adversity. . . . Jim Muir. Offerings: A Daily Collection of Wit and Wisdom Wrapped in an Attitude of Gratitude. 288p., $14.99, Deep River Books. Every person, regardless of who they are or where they live, … Continue reading →

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Lay Down in Peace  

Posted on September 30, 2019

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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Beautiful Interference

Posted on September 26, 2019

Learning to live like our Teacher. . . . Tim Hall. Beautiful Interference: Learning to Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength. 112p., $13.99, Deep River Books. The teachings of Jesus have the profound ability to be … Continue reading →

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