Author Archives: Carl Simmons

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About Carl Simmons

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.

The Manifold Beauty of Genesis One

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Carl Simmons

A different way to look at Genesis 1 . . . several different ways, actually. . . . Gregg Davidson and Kenneth J. Turner. The Manifold Beauty of Genesis One: A Multi-Layered Approach. 224p., $22.99, Kregel Academic. The first chapter of … Continue reading →

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The Prophets of Israel

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Carl Simmons

You can’t say they weren’t warned . . . or that this isn’t illustrated. . . . James K. Hoffmeier. The Prophets of Israel: Walking the Ancient Paths. 400p., $44.99, Kregel Academic. In The Prophets of Israel, Old Testament scholar and … Continue reading →

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The Church as a Culture of Care

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Carl Simmons

People struggle. The church shouldn’t be a place that adds to that struggle. . . . T. Dale Johnson, Jr. The Church as a Culture of Care: Finding Hope in Biblical Community. 176p., $17.99, New Growth Press. We all know people in … Continue reading →

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Making Sense of Forgiveness

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Carl Simmons

Forgiveness is hard. This book can help make it easier. . . . Brad Hambrick. Making Sense of Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt Toward Hope. 160p., $15.99, New Growth Press. Clichés, glib answers, and quick solutions are shared all too often … Continue reading →

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The Gospel

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Carl Simmons

Teaching the good news out of experience. . . . Michael O’Dowd. The Gospel: A Redemption and Restoration Story. 272p., $16.99, Deep River Books. All great stories have certain elements that resonate within. These are echoes of the ultimate story, … Continue reading →

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40 Questions about Roman Catholicism

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Carl Simmons

Separating genuine disagreement from assumption, and maybe starting a dialogue in the process. . . . Gregg R. Allison. 40 Questions about Roman Catholicism. 336p., $23.99, Kregel Academic. The Roman Catholic faith is one of the world’s most widespread religious … Continue reading →

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35 Realities

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Carl Simmons

Studying the truth about who you are. . . . Phil Largent and Bill Stewart. 35 Realities: Thirty-Five Realities God Provides Every Believer in the GIFT of Eternal Life. 186p., $3.99 (Kindle), IMD International. We are living in a day … Continue reading →

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Invitation to Evangelism

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Carl Simmons

A look at both the historical roots and living branches of evangelism . . . Timothy K. Beougher. Invitation to Evangelism: Sharing the Gospel with Compassion and Conviction. 432p., $34.99, Kregel Academic. What exactly does it mean to “evangelize” in … Continue reading →

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Searching for God in Christianity

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Carl Simmons

Moving past theology and into the heart of God. . . . Sean A. Nolan. Searching for God in Christianity. 320p., $16.99, Deep River Books. This book helps Christian and secular culture alike understand the true heart and message of … Continue reading →

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A History of Evangelism in North America

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Carl Simmons

Some blasts from the past, as well as profiles of evangelists and disciplers who’ve been a direct influence in my own life (and even one whose material I worked on). . . . Thomas P. Johnston. A History of Evangelism … Continue reading →

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