Author Archives: Carl Simmons

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About Carl Simmons

See the About Me page, 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.

Manhood

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Carl Simmons

Mike Hatch. Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel. 112p., $14.99, Deep River Books. Most men today are disempowered. Lost and groping in the dark, they are driven by fear and insecurity. Isolation and loneliness have defined us as … Continue reading →

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A Commentary on Jeremiah

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Carl Simmons

Breaking down Jeremiah—even as we watch him break down over Judah. . . . Michael B. Shepherd. A Commentary on Jeremiah. 912p., $57.99, Kregel Academic. The book that bears the prophet Jeremiah’s name does not merely document the past but … Continue reading →

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Sustaining Revival

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Carl Simmons

The little-known story of the widespread revival in Nagaland, India—and its aftermath . . . C. B. Newell. Sustaining Revival. 256p., $16.99, Deep River Books. There are occasions in biblical history where we see a breaking-in of the spirit of … Continue reading →

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Marv Taking Charge

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Carl Simmons

A tough but enlightening—and affecting—look at end-of-life matters. . . . Lois Hoitenga Roelofs. Marv Taking Charge: A Story of Bold Love and Courage. 224p., $16.99, Deep River Books. Lois Roelofs always knew that Marv, her husband of fifty-five years, … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Rest

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Carl Simmons

A different take on rest and the Sabbath. . . . Gregory D. Hall. Rethinking Rest: Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn’t Working. 240p., $15.99, Deep River Books. Today’s concept of biblical rest . . . isn’t working. Our numerous … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Women in Ministry

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Carl Simmons

It is what it says it is. . . . 🙂 Sue Edwards and Kelley Matthews. 40 Questions About Women in Ministry. 336p., $24.99, Kregel Ministry. 40 Questions About Women in Ministry charts a course for understanding differing views on the … Continue reading →

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Clarifying Christianity

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Carl Simmons

Jacquelyn Guinn and Allan Guinn. Clarifying Christianity: A 12-Week Study for Confused Churchgoers. $16.99, Deep River Books. Why should we trust the Bible? Why would a good God allow pain and suffering? How can Hell be just? These questions and more … Continue reading →

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Kerux: 1 Peter

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Carl Simmons

All you can eat (and preach) about 1 Peter. . . . Timothy E. Miller and Bryan Murawski. 1 Peter: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 336p., $32.99, Kregel Academic. Kerux Commentaries enable pastors and teachers to … Continue reading →

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Irrevocable

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Learning to communicate grace in our difficulty and brokenness—including the physical kind. . . . John M. Espy. Irrevocable: A Story of Human Aphasia and Divine Grace. 400p., $17.99, Deep River Books. The ability to express and understand written and … Continue reading →

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Pawned

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Looking at our sexuality from a biblical standpoint. . . . Dr. Gary Foshee. Pawned: Redeeming Our God-Given Sexuality. 264p., $16.99, Deep River Books. People walk into pawn shops every day and pawn priceless heirlooms for pennies on the dollar, … Continue reading →

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