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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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Being a Proverbial Student

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Ready to go to college? Just one question: Why? Are you there to gather information, or to learn? Jeral Williams. Being a Proverbial Student: Getting a Degree vs. Getting an Education. 128p., $13.99, Deep River Books.  Parents and other support groups are understandably … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Bitterness    

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Carl Simmons

I had originally considered calling this entry “Lay Down Your Judgment” or “Lay Down Your Grudges.” Either would have worked, and I’ll touch upon them here. But I think the title I settled on captures both those ideas, and something … Continue reading →

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The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Know someone struggling with mental illness? Of course you do. This book will give you insight into their condition, and how to minister to it. . . . Steve Bloem. The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness. 192p., $18.99, Kregel Ministry. … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Hurt

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Would you rather identify yourself by your hurt, your blindness—say it: your willfulness in withholding forgiveness—or would you rather get on with your undiscovered future, by growing into your new life and identity in Christ? Continue reading →

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Strawberry Parenting

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Learn how to grow kids for the harvest. . . . Nate Davis, M.Ed. Strawberry Parenting: Grow Kids Who Thrive! 160p.,$13.99, Deep River Books. Though Scripture is full of principles for parents to follow, the moment-by-moment application of those truths is … Continue reading →

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Lay Down What’s Done 

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Let’s face it: We’re all “pieces of work” in some way. And yet, all of us are also works in progress. Continue reading →

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