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Lay Down Your Life

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Carl Simmons

Death is not just the end of life—it is the returning of life to its Creator. It is not a loss, but a fulfillment. All the laying down of all the pieces of our lives are but a rehearsal for … Continue reading →

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God and His People, at Work, in Prayer

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Carl Simmons

I remember during my early years as a Christian, there used to be all sorts of programs and methodologies for praying for people around the world—all well-intentioned, but also seemingly a bit distanced from the peoples we were all seeking … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Dreams

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Carl Simmons

I am becoming increasingly convinced, as I get older, that God does not demand our obedience simply because it honors him. That is, of course, a true and healthy reason to do it; and I wouldn’t even bothering arguing with … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Crown

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Carl Simmons

 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him (James 1:12). Be faithful unto death, and I … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Gifts

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Carl Simmons

Let’s start today by revisiting Jesus’ commissioning of the seventy-two from a few weeks ago. The seventy-two certainly had something to rejoice in when they used the gifts they had received: “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name” … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Blessings

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Carl Simmons

Our new lives in Christ are just beginning. We are changed; but we are eternally far from finished. “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ … Continue reading →

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Lay Down the Law (and Leave It There): a small group session

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Carl Simmons

For this session, you’ll need…. the ability to darken your room a whiteboard or blackboard Laying Down Your Day (15 minutes) Give everyone a chance to settle in before starting your session. Once everyone’s relaxed and comfortable, turn off the … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Like a Lion

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Carl Simmons

“He crouched, he lay down like a lion and like a lioness; who will rouse him up? Blessed are those who bless you, and cursed are those who curse you” (Numbers 24:9). As I first pulled together the ideas for … Continue reading →

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Lay Down in Peace

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Carl Simmons

We can get so worked up whenever someone criticizes God or Christians. We want to run to God’s defense—or honestly, much of the time, our own—and say just the right thing that will shut that other person up (in love, … Continue reading →

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Lay Down in Safety

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Carl Simmons

As we walk according to the Spirit, we do not fully know where we he is taking us. But we do know that the Spirit is in front of us, leading us, and ready to guide and protect us as … Continue reading →

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