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The Biggest Win

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Figured I’d better get this one posted now, while the NFL playoffs are still ongoing and (some of) the heroes of our book are still on another miracle run. . . .  Fans of Paul David Tripp will also no … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Pride (Part 1)

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Now that we know who we are in Christ and have our heads on straight, now we can begin to deal with the process of laying down our sin. We’ll explore this more broadly in the weeks to come, but … Continue reading →

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Middle Knowledge: Human Freedom in Divine Sovereignty

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Calvinist? Arminian? If you can roll with the headiness, you might just enjoy this book espousing a position that’s, as one friend once described his own position (and as I’ve pretty much described mine since — and we originally came … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your “Head” (Part 2)

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Carl Simmons

To know yourself better only makes you more like you. To know Jesus more is to become more like Jesus. Continue reading →

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Reformation Worship

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Carl Simmons

For those who like their liturgy old-school and yet reformed in nature, this book has it in spades—from Luther to Calvin to Zwingli to Knox to The Book of Common Prayer, with any number of stops in between…. Jonathan Gibson … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your “Head” (Part 1)

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Carl Simmons

There’s a popular adage that’s been the chorus of at least a few good songs, which goes like this: “Everything you know is wrong.” That’s not entirely true, obviously (I think), but there’s still a lot of truth to it. … Continue reading →

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God and Hamilton

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Carl Simmons

I have to admit, I’m not particularly a Hamilton fan—but working on Kevin Cloud’s book convinced me otherwise. In this in-depth examination of the musical, there’s more spiritual themes in here than you can shake a stick at. Especially: redemption. … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Old Identity (Part 2)

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Carl Simmons

Now, let’s fast-forward . . . to the Last Supper. In the middle of the meal, Jesus does something unusual—he gets up, grabs a towel and a washbasin, and begins washing the disciples’ feet. (It’s safe to assume the sandals … Continue reading →

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Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Carl Simmons

If you’re in youth ministry—or just want to interact with the teenagers around you (including the ones in your house)—check out Drew Hill’s Alongside. Drew Hill. Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel. 192p., $15.99 book (although it’s currently on sale … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Old Identity (Part 1)

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Carl Simmons

Many Christians today believe—or at least live as if they believed—that Jesus died solely to forgive them; and that because their messes are now cleaned up, they can go on with their lives as if Christ had no further claims … Continue reading →

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