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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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Lay Down Your Kingdom: a small-group session

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Carl Simmons

For this session, you’ll need…. enough name tags for everyone pens/markers for writing Laying Down Your Day (15 minutes) Make sure everyone has a name tag and something to write with. Then say something like: Think of something you’re especially … Continue reading →

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The Great Escape

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Need a study on healing and deliverance—especially for someone who’s literally imprisoned? Look no further. . . . Kathleen Ann Marchant. The Great Escape: Redeemed for Life. 336p., $14.99, Deep River Books. In this thoughtful Bible study guide, find ways you … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Relationships

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Let’s pick up where we left off last week: “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life” … Continue reading →

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Devotions on F.I.R.E.

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Carl Simmons

I’ve worked on several of Ken’s books of commentaries, and with this one he brings his inductive F.I.R.E. format to a year-long devotional form. Enjoy. . . . Ken Burge. Devotions on F.I.R.E. 384p., $14.99, Deep River Books. Readers of Devotions … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Possessions    

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Now the rubber starts hitting the road even more violently. Not that it’s been easy at all to deal with all this internal stuff so far, but let’s face it: At some point, all that inner conviction has to begin … Continue reading →

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New Growth Press minibooks

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Carl Simmons

I’ve worked on (and still am working on) too many of these to list out here, but trust me, there’s probably a minibook for any counseling situation you or someone you know is facing. And you’ll likely recognize some of … Continue reading →

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