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.

Lay It Down and Lay It Out (Retreat Session 3)

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Carl Simmons

God has called each of us as individuals, and to respond to him in the unique way he’s called each of us . . . but we’re not in this alone. God wants us to share what he’s done and … Continue reading →

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40 Questions about Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Everything you wanted to know, but was afraid to ask. . . . John Gilhooly. 40 Questions about Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare. 256p., $21.99, Kregel Academic. In 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare, John Gilhooly provides a biblical … Continue reading →

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Lay Down and Listen (Retreat Session 2)

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Even if you’re with a group, this session is about you and God spending time together. Just you and God. This might seem scary, or lead to unrealistic expectations, if you’re not used to “wasting time with God.” Don’t let … Continue reading →

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He Called Himself a Barnstormer

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Another one from the fiction-based-on-fact department, this one in the more historical vein. . . . Charlotte Reynolds. He Called Himself a Barnstormer. 334p., $15.99, Deep River Books. He Called Himself a Barnstormer is a fictionalized story about a real man, … Continue reading →

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Lay Down . . . No, Seriously, LAY DOWN (Retreat Session 1)

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Carl Simmons

During this retreat—this interlude—we’re going to, in the famous words of Thomas Merton, “waste time with God.” As we lay down our time and just immerse ourselves in God’s presence, we’ll more deeply realize that no time with God is wasted. In … Continue reading →

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The Circle of Seven

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Carl Simmons

A book for the wounded healers among us. . . . especially those who have been wounded while trying to bring healing. . . . Rev. Mark William Ennis. The Circle of Seven: When His Servants Are Weak. 160p., $13.99, … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Triggers: a small-group session

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Carl Simmons

For this session, you’ll need…. a DVD of the movie Fried Green Tomatoes. (Note: You can still have the discussion without viewing the clip, but it’s a good way to set the mood/get everyone relaxed.) Cue the movie to 1:21:02 (DVD … Continue reading →

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I’ll Have It God’s Way

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Carl Simmons

End-of-life decisions are hard, for everyone involved. This book will give you the means to make those decisions more clearly, even if it doesn’t make those decisions any easier. . . . Hattie Bryant. I’ll Have It God’s Way: Living … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Self-Consciousness (Part 2)

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Carl Simmons

You ARE weak. And guess what? In God’s eyes, that makes you uniquely qualified to do his work. Continue reading →

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The Gospel of John in Modern Interpretation

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Carl Simmons

So, for your scholars who want to learn more about how other scholars got there . . . in this case, their interpretation of the gospel of John. . . . Stanley E. Porter and Ron C. Fay. The Gospel of … Continue reading →

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