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 Down Your Self-Consciousness (Part 1) 

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Carl Simmons

We’re not called to be relevant or hip or tolerant—we’re called to follow Jesus. That’s it. We only need to be relevant to Jesus. Continue reading →

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Paradigms in Conflict

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Missions: Where theology and practice meet. . . . David J. Hesselgrave; Keith E. Eitel, ed. Paradigms in Conflict: 15 Key Questions in Christian Missions Today. 384p., $25.99, Kregel Academic. Drawing from Scripture, social sciences, and history, David J. Hesselgrave tackles the most … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Weakness         

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Carl Simmons

We are lifetime projects. The sooner we realize it, the better. Continue reading →

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God’s Design for Sexuality in a Changing Culture

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Harvest USA. God’s Design for Sexuality in a Changing Culture. DVD or download, $129.99, New Growth Press. Everyone outside the church is talking about sexual issues—gender identity, same-sex attraction, same-sex marriage—the world’s perspective on these issues has certainly changed over … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Boundaries      

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Carl Simmons

It’s not only that you’re called to minister to those spiritually, physically, financially, intellectually, or morally weaker than you—you are among those weaklings whom Christ has called to accomplish his wise, righteous, sanctifying, and redeeming purposes. You’re not better, only different. Continue reading →

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Studying Paul’s Letters with the Mind and Heart

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Carl Simmons

The title says it all. . . . Gregory S. MaGee. Studying Paul’s Letters with the Mind and Heart. 216p., $23.99, Kregel Academic. This informative survey of Paul’s epistles is conversant with the latest scholarship but written in an engaging … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Ambition     

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Carl Simmons

“Spiritual leadership” that isn’t leading others closer to Jesus isn’t spiritual leadership at all. Continue reading →

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When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dementia and Their Caregivers

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Dementia and its symptoms are tough on everyone involved—the persons involved and arguably even more so, their caregivers. This book will give you the wisdom and info you need to cope—as well as to minister. . . . Kathy Fogg … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Circumstances

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Sometimes, parting the Red Sea is easier than opening up a human heart. Continue reading →

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Invitation to Educational Ministry

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Everything you want to know about educational ministry—no matter what size your venue—but was afraid to ask. . . . George M. Hillman, Jr. & Sue Edwards. Invitation to Educational Ministry: Foundations of Transformational Christian Education. 512p., $42.99, Kregel Academic. … Continue reading →

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