Author Archives: Carl Simmons

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About Carl Simmons

See the About Me page on my site, 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 Best Is Yet to Come

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Carl Simmons

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 by Carl Simmons

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 by Carl Simmons

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 by Carl Simmons

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 by Carl Simmons

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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Organic Ministry to Women

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Carl Simmons

Adapting women’s ministry (and its small groups) for the next generations. . . . Sue Edwards and Kelley Matthews. Organic Ministry to Women: A Guide to Transformational Ministry with Next Generation Women. 272p., $19.99, Kregel Ministry. With Millennial and Generation … Continue reading →

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Invitation to Church History: American

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Carl Simmons

Want to know how the American church got this way? Well, here you go. . . . John D. Hannah. Invitation to Church History: American. 464p., $49.99, Kregel Academic. Designed for an educated lay audience and students in introductory college … Continue reading →

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Into His Presence

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Carl Simmons

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

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Carl Simmons

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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Real Change for Students

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Carl Simmons

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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