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Author Archives: carlsimmonslive
Into His Presence
A book about intimacy with God for the more academically minded among us. . . . Tim L. Anderson. Into His Presence: A Theology of Intimacy with God. 240p., $21.99, Kregel Academic. Numerous Christian books aim to provide guidance on relationships … Continue reading
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The Gospel in Hard Times for Students
And another small-group resource on the high school front, by a name even more of you will recognize. . . . Joni [Eareckson Tada] and Friends. The Gospel in Hard Times for Students. 144p. $15.99, New Growth Press. The Gospel … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, difficulty, disabilities, gospel, high school, struggles, suffering, youth ministry
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Real Change for Students
And here’s a small-group study for the high-schoolers in the audience . . . taking its cue from the late David Powlison. . . . Andrew Nicholls and Helen Thorne. Real Change for Students: Becoming More Like Jesus in Everyday … Continue reading
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Pick It Up—Put It On—Walk It Out: a small-group session
For this session, you’ll need…. 1 old, beaten-up jacket and one new jacket, for every four to six people. The older and smellier your old jacket is, the better—but not so bad that people would get dirty just putting it … Continue reading
A Small Book for the Anxious Heart
It is what it says it is. 🙂 And it’s by an author a few of you will recognize. . . . Edward T. Welch. A Small Book for the Anxious Heart: Meditations on Fear, Worry, and Trust. 192p., $17.99, … Continue reading
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Walk It Out
All of our lives, when lived rightly, are a journey into trust. A few days ago, I mentioned one prayer I’ve been repeatedly lifting up to God. In fact, there’s another particular prayer I’ve been praying for quite a while, … Continue reading
Rooted (IN)
A journey out of shame and into healing . . . Susan F. Carson. Rooted (IN): Thriving in Connection With God, Yourself, and Others. 240p., $14.99, Deep River Books. We are all on a journey of becoming who we already … Continue reading
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