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Lay Down What’s Done, Part 1

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Getting this one out to you a little early, as we’re leaving sun-up tomorrow morning to visit our daughter and son-in-law. Which, in a way, connects with this latest entry…. Our first several Friday entries have been about you receiving … Continue reading →

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Books Can Be “Well Done,” Too

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Carl Simmons

And no, I’m not talking about “well done books” in the burning sense…. but rather “well done” in the “parable of the stewards” sense of Matthew 25, because that’s where this book takes its cue from. Dwayne Moore. Heaven’s Praise: … Continue reading →

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Who’s the most important person in your life?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Who’d you come up with? And don’t spiritualize/cop out on this question and say “Jeee-sus.” I’m talking about the most important person on this earth to you. Now, why is he or she the most important person to you? And … Continue reading →

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Pay It Forward: discipleship version

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Carl Simmons

If you’ve never seen the movie Pay It Forward, you’ve probably at least heard the concept, although you may or may not have been given the full picture. Usually it’s portrayed as: One person does a good, unselfish deed for … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Shame

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Carl Simmons

“Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” (Luke 5:8, NIV). One of the very first things Peter says to Jesus captures a huge issue for a lot of us. After a night of fishing and catching nothing, … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus Where You Already Are

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Find yourself a  “Help Wanted” section in your newspaper (or if you like, visit an online job site). Take a minute to to look through the listings. What are some of the more interesting jobs advertised? Which ones do you … Continue reading →

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Remaining As You Go

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Think about the last time you went crazy with an ice-cream sundae—or pizza, or for you more diet-conscious types let’s make it a salad. Why did you pick the toppings you did? How would other toppings have affected it differently? … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Sin

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Carl Simmons

That’s right; I said it. And in the weeks to come we’ll break this down into much smaller pieces. Today, however, is about defining our terms—and our solution. Because no matter where you are in relation to Jesus, “sin” is … Continue reading →

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This One’s for the LA-dies…

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Since last week’s Other Voice highlighted the exploits of Super(vandy)man, it’s only fair…. And as I couldn’t bring myself to highlighting one and thus slighting the other—and as they’re both friends who are also friends of each other… Both are … Continue reading →

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We’re All on Mission

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Carl Simmons

It’s true. And I didn’t unintentionally leave out the “a” above. But don’t take my word for it…. “I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener. He takes away  every branch that does not bear  fruit in … Continue reading →

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