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.

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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Galatians on F.I.R.E.

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Taking a deeper dive into the book of Galatians. . . . Dr. Ken J. Burge, Sr. Galatians on F.I.R.E. 234p., $16.99, Deep River Books. Rather than telling you what the book of Galatians teach, this edition of the New … Continue reading →

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Three in One

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Looking at the Trinity in fresh ways. . . . William David Spencer. Three in One: Analogies for the Trinity. 256p., $21.99, Kregel Academic. Throughout history, Christians have pictured the relationships between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through analogies. Such … Continue reading →

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Who Told You That?

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Choosing God’s truth over the lies of the world. . . . Laurie Etta Neill. Who Told You That?: Seeking Truth in a World of Deception. 272.p., $15.99, Deep River Books. “Who told you that?” That was God’s question for … Continue reading →

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Preaching

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Carl Simmons

The subtitle says it all. . . . Daniel Overdorf. Preaching: A Simple Approach to the Sacred Task. 240p., $20.99, Kregel Ministry. In Preaching, experienced preacher and teacher of preachers, Daniel Overdorf, leads readers through a tested process for sermon preparation … Continue reading →

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Maximize!

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Utilizing the unique and considerable strengths of the small church, rather than trying to emulate/keep up with the big boys. . . . Ron Klassen. Maximize!: Leveraging the Strengths of Your Small Church. 128p., $15.99, Deep River Books. Blending rich … Continue reading →

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