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.

Two Books on Creation

Posted on March 23, 2020

For those interested in aligning the often conflicting views of science and creation . . . Carol Hill. A Worldview Approach to Science and Scripture: Making Genesis Real. 240p., $29.99, Kregel Academic. There are a number of well-known areas of … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus Christ

Posted on March 16, 2020

A fresh look at discipleship, from a variety of angles . . . John K. Goodrich and Mark L. Strauss, eds. Following Jesus Christ: The New Testament Message of Discipleship for Today. 392p., $24.99, Kregel Academic. Although the concept of … Continue reading →

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The Best Is Yet to Come

Posted on March 9, 2020

For you John Ortberg fans in the audience, a selection of sermons from the pastor who built up Menlo (Park Presbyterian) Church before him. . . . Walt Gerber. The Best Is Yet to Come: Sermons Reflecting the Gift of … Continue reading →

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Philippians: Two Commentaries

Posted on March 2, 2020

This week, you have your choice of commentaries on Philippians, both sharing the same author but taking separate approaches to the text—also/thus, one continuing an existing series and the other launching a brand-new commentary series. So read on, and choose … Continue reading →

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Every Believer Confident

Posted on February 24, 2020

To help us give an answer for the hope within us. . . . Mark J. Farnham. Every Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian. 208p., $15.99, Deep River Books. For ordinary Christians who long to share their faith effectively, … Continue reading →

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A Gradual Redemption

Posted on February 17, 2020

A personal story of grief turned to glory . . . Kelly Williams. A Gradual Redemption: A Story of Faith, Choice, and the Sovereignty of God. 240p., $19.99, Deep River Books. In the author’s own words: “Enmeshed in circumstances far … Continue reading →

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Then Came Hispangelicals

Posted on February 10, 2020

The seismic shift in the American (and universal) church that’s gone largely unnoticed. . . . Rudolph D. Gonzales. Then Came Hispangelicals: The Rise of the Hispanic Evangelical and Why It Matters. 288p., $15.99, Deep River Books. Hispanics are embracing … Continue reading →

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