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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.

Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Carl Simmons

If you’re in youth ministry—or just want to interact with the teenagers around you (including the ones in your house)—check out Drew Hill’s Alongside. Drew Hill. Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel. 192p., $15.99 book (although it’s currently on sale … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Old Identity (Part 1)

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Carl Simmons

Many Christians today believe—or at least live as if they believed—that Jesus died solely to forgive them; and that because their messes are now cleaned up, they can go on with their lives as if Christ had no further claims … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Salvation

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Carl Simmons

Keeping this one simple… from the publisher site: This newest contribution to the 40 Questions series continues the tradition of excellent research presented in clear, user-friendly writing. 40 Questions About Salvation makes sense of one of Christianity’s most disputed doctrines, covering the … Continue reading →

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Lay It Down — one more introduction

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Carl Simmons

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you” (John 15:13–14). We read these words in John 15, and take great comfort … Continue reading →

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Baja’s Wounded Healer: On the Frontline of the War on Human Trafficking

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Carl Simmons

Virtually speaking, I’ve known John Stevens for close to two decades (although we finally met in person and ate fried chicken on my back porch last year — it’s all in the book . . . OK, briefly alluded to … Continue reading →

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Bible-in-Life Curriculum

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Carl Simmons

Let’s ease our new audience in, with a somewhat small-group friendly curriculum (at least at the level I write for). . . . Bible-in-Life. Student book $5.99; teacher guide $10.99. David C. Cook. Bible-in-Life is a multigenerational bible study, from … Continue reading →

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So, Let’s Talk Reboot (or, Yet Again into the Breach)

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Carl Simmons

So, not quite as long time no see, but still…. I’ve been thinking a lot about what to keep, what to toss, and what to rehash. 🙂 And here’s where I’ve landed, on all my social-media fronts: First: I don’t … Continue reading →

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Long Time No See. Here’s Some Stuff to Read.

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Carl Simmons

Hey there. Been awhile since I’ve wanted to invest energy in blogging (or really, had energy to invest), but this seems like a decent time to start dipping my toe back into the self-promotional waters. But it’s been awhile — … Continue reading →

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Out of Our Heads and into the Streets

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Carl Simmons

“The antidote to excessive introspection is not to completely forget myself, but to look more to the Lord Jesus Christ, which leads to thinking rightly—and less often—about myself.” Continue reading →

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Learning from the Best

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Carl Simmons

It’s easy to rely on programs and methods to “do church,” both individually and corporately. But as Leslie Hardin reminds us, the church starts with people who follow Christ, period. And if we want to truly follow Christ, there’s very … Continue reading →

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