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Lay Down Your Reputation

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Anything we’ve done apart from God is . . . apart from God. Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Strength

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Carl Simmons

We often want to do God’s work, but nearly as often we don’t want to do it God’s way. Continue reading →

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Is There More? Resurrecting Communion

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Just in time for the Easter season . . . and any season where you desire to bring more meaning into the Lord’s Supper . . . David Warnick. Is There More? Resurrecting Communion. 160p., $13.99, Deep River Books. The Bible … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Independence

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Carl Simmons

The people in front of Jesus weren’t obstacles in his path—they were his path. We’re called to follow that path. Continue reading →

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Truth Matters: Knowing God and Yourself

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Honestly, I enjoyed working on this one quite a bit. It breaks down the basics of the Christian faith, even as it draws from the deeper well of church tradition. In short, it’s simple but rich…. Andrew Petiprin. Truth Matters: … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Baggage: a small-group session

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Carl Simmons

For this session, you’ll need…. a large suitcase a variety of items—at least one per person. Include a Bible, as well as several of the following: work-related items, such as a stapler or even a laptop computer family-related items, such … Continue reading →

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Are You Jesus?

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Are you revealing Jesus to those you meet? Every day, we’re given that opportunity. . . . Joshua McClure. Are You Jesus? 184p., $14.99, Deep River Books. We all need to ask ourselves this and answer in a personal way. In a … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Idols

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Carl Simmons

The past is as done as you want it to be. Continue reading →

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Israel, the Church, and the Middle East

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Carl Simmons

So, what should the Christian’s attitudes toward Israel be—historically, politically, and especially spiritually? Darrell L. Bock & Mitch Glaser. Israel, the Church, and the Middle East: A Biblical Response to the Current Conflict. 304p., $24.99, Kregel Academic. The relationship between … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Addiction

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Now that we’ve addressed the need to lay down the things we hold against others, let’s spend the rest of this week addressing the other side of our baggage—namely, the logs in our own eyes. Let’s begin today with the … Continue reading →

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