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.

Lost and Found along the Way

Posted on May 31, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

The story of one man’s pilgrimage(s) . . . and maybe it’ll inspire you to take you own. . . . Ron Williams. Lost and Found along the Way: Stories for Your Faith Walk from the Camino de Santiago. 400p., … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible

Posted on May 24, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

Guidance for getting the truth straight. . . . Robert L. Plummer. 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible. 2nd edition. 368p., $25.99, Kregel Academic. 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible, now in a revised second edition, probes the most pressing … Continue reading →

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All Who Wander

Posted on May 17, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

Rediscovering God in the middle of brokenness. . . . Ralph Edward Plumb. All Who Wander: Rediscover God’s Purpose on Your Journey. 210p., $16.99, Illumify Media Global. How will you respond when “it” happens? Most people chart a course for … Continue reading →

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Heart’s Cry

Posted on May 10, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

A daily devotional to refocus your walk. . . . Cherise Wiltshire: Heart’s Cry: A Daily Journey with Jesus. 124p., $14.99, Deep River Books. It is easy to be so caught up in the trappings of church, our calling, and … Continue reading →

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The Infidel

Posted on April 26, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

The Nazis, the occult, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer . . . historical fiction at some of its most compelling. . . . John Scott Gruner. The Infidel. 400p., $16.99, Deep River Books. The Infidel is a supernatural historical thriller set inside … Continue reading →

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John through Old Testament Eyes

Posted on April 17, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

Looking at the gospel the way its original recipients did—then applying it to today’s circumstances. . . . Karen H. Jobes. John through Old Testament Eyes: A Background and Application Commentary. 400p., $29.99, Kregel Academic. Through Old Testament Eyes is … Continue reading →

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Kerux Commentaries: Ephesians

Posted on March 29, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

A commentary for both the theologian and the pastor—or just the person who wants to think about Ephesians more deeply. . . . Gregory S. MaGee and Jeffrey D. Arthurs. Ephesians: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 288p., … Continue reading →

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Navigating True North

Posted on March 22, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

One woman’s journey from intellectual faith to setting her aim by God’s compass. . . . Natalie Dee Latzka. Navigating True North: My Journey from Blind Faith to Bold Faith. 240p., $15.99, Deep River Books. In the uncertainty of today’s … Continue reading →

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The Parables

Posted on March 15, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

An in-depth look at the power of Jesus’ parables. . . . Douglas D. Webster. The Parables: Jesus’s Friendly Subversive Speech. 240p., $22.99, Kregel Academic. Jesus’s parables used familiar situations to convey deep spiritual truths in ways that are provocative … Continue reading →

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Biblical Economic Policy

Posted on March 8, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

One way of looking at the world of economics biblically. . . . David Arnott and Sergiy Saydometov. Biblical Economic Policy: Ten Scriptural Truths for Fiscal and Monetary Decision-Making. 400p., $16.99, Deep River Books. What does the Bible say about … Continue reading →

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