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.

Who We Are, Where We’re Going, and How We Get There

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Carl Simmons

(or: How I Spent My Extended Summer Vacation, 2011 version) Buckle up, friends—this’un’s gonna be almost as autobiographical as informative. But the back story does inform the official one. So bear with me…. For the final 4 1/2 years I was … Continue reading →

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Gospel Identity: The Reviews Start Coming in….

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Carl Simmons

Originally posted on Confessions of a Futon Reformer:
At this year’s General Assembly of the PCA, I received a preview copy of New Growth Press’s small group materials. I was excited because I am a big fan of New Growth…

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A Remedy for Burnout

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Carl Simmons

“Life doesn’t start when you’re twenty, or when you’re forty. Life starts at Calvary. And that’s where fruitful service begins as well.” I’m still bothered trying to figure out exactly how much of this really happened and how much is … Continue reading →

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Lay It Down: A Re-Introduction

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Carl Simmons

(As many of you already know, I’m in a[nother] period of transition here. So, as I restructure—and as I rework the first draft of the next book—thought I’d reintroduce said book here. And if you’re new to all this and … Continue reading →

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Being the Church by Being There for Others

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Carl Simmons

“What does it take to influence someone to commit his or her life for Christ? How much effort must be put forth to impact a life for eternity?” asks church consultant Michael Wiles early on in these pages. His answer … Continue reading →

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So, Now What? (or, help a Christian brother OUT!)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Carl Simmons

This post’s for me. But you can help. A lot. First, thank you for following along. With the last few entries earlier this week, I’ve completed the first draft of Lay It Down: The Life Jesus Has Always Wanted. It’s already … Continue reading →

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Pick It Up—Put It On—Walk It Out — a small-group session

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Carl Simmons

This  session is based upon the following past devotionals—scroll down as needed: Pick Up Yr Cross Pick Up Yr New Life Put on Your New Self Put on Eternity Walk It Out For this session, you’ll need…. • 1 old, … Continue reading →

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Walk It Out

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Carl Simmons

All of our lives, when lived rightly, are a journey into trust. In fact, I’ve been praying/adapting a certain prayer for quite a while, and I think (and hope) that the development of this prayer has been reflected in these … Continue reading →

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Put on Eternity

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Carl Simmons

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth… seeing … Continue reading →

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Put on Your New Self

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Carl Simmons

Whatever we truly do for God, it is Christ in us. Whatever holiness we have is not ours to take credit for, but Christ’s to be glorified with. And even then it is not what Christ does, but Who Christ … Continue reading →

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