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.

Lay It Down: second edition

Posted on June 23, 2020

Just lettin y’all know that the second edition of Lay It Down is now available for purchase, either in paperback or Kindle, and if you haven’t already I’d be honored if you gave it a shot—because obviously I still think … Continue reading →

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Lead Different

Posted on June 15, 2020

Learning to lead biblically. . . . Bruce and Verna Ratzlaff. Lead Different: Insight, Clarity, and Encouragement for Engaging the Heart of Servant Leadership. 160p., $14.99, Deep River Books. In Matthew 20:26 (NLT), Jesus said, “among you [leading] will be … Continue reading →

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Obedient Nations

Posted on June 8, 2020

That part of the Great Commission we tend to gloss over. . . . Stephen M. Spaulding. Obedient Nations: What’s So Great about the Great Commission? 304p., $15.99, Deep River Books. Stephen Spaulding sees a clear line of thinking and … Continue reading →

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The SABERS Cycle

Posted on June 1, 2020

A Bible study on learning to listen to God—especially leaders . . . The SABERS Cycle: A Cutting-Edge Study on Responding to God introduces new insights on responses to God that increase cutting-edge sharpness and purposeful stability in the waves of … Continue reading →

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Sacred Strands

Posted on May 25, 2020

Turning mythology on its ear . . . . Lois Clymer. Sacred Strands: The Story of a Redeemer Woven through History. 144p., $14.99, Deep River Books. Christianity did not begin in Bethlehem. Likewise, the promise of a Redeemer was not … Continue reading →

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A Commentary on James

Posted on May 11, 2020

And the commentaries keep on coming. 🙂 It’s James’s turn this time. . . . Aida Besancon Spencer. A Commentary on James. 352p., $26.99, Kregel Academic. This commentary sheds exegetical and theological light on the book of James for contemporary … Continue reading →

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The Jesus of the Gospels

Posted on May 2, 2020

A study/entwining of the Gospels that’s both academic and understandable. . . . Andreas J. Köstenberger. The Jesus of the Gospels: An Introduction. 432p., $34.99, Kregel Academic. The Jesus of the Gospels brings together the best elements of a survey … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Islam

Posted on April 27, 2020

For those seeking to understand and reach out to Muslims. . . . Matthew Bennett. 40 Questions About Islam. 304p., $21.99, Kregel Academic. Islam is one of the most significant forces shaping the world today, but most Christians are confused … Continue reading →

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Ephesians: An Exegetical Guide for Preaching and Teaching

Posted on April 20, 2020

Another one o’them commentaries for you to absorb, this one on Ephesians. . . . Benjamin I. Simpson. Ephesians: An Exegetical Guide for Preaching and Teaching. Big Greek Idea series. 448p., $36.99, Kregel Academic. Big Greek Idea provides all the … Continue reading →

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FracMan Conflicted

Posted on April 13, 2020

And now, for something completely different: a Christian romance novel based around the fracking industry. And it’s decidedly more interesting than you might suspect. . . . Ian Dexter Palmer. FracMan Conflicted. 360p., $15.99, Deep River Books. Fracking for oil … Continue reading →

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