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The Genuine Jesus

Posted on July 26, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

Literally digging into the history surrounding Jesus. . . . Paul L. Maier. The Genuine Jesus: Fresh Evidence from History and Archaeology. 432p., $33.99, Kregel Academic. In this richly illustrated volume—formerly titled In the Fullness of Time—Paul Maier visits the origins … Continue reading →

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Make Disciples of All Nations

Posted on July 19, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

It is what it says it is. . . . John D. Massey, Mike Morris, and W. Madison Grace II. Make Disciples of All Nations: A History of Southern Baptist International Missions. 360p., $22.99, Kregel Academic. For more than 175 … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found along the Way

Posted on May 31, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

The story of one man’s pilgrimage(s) . . . and maybe it’ll inspire you to take your own. . . . Ron Williams. Lost and Found along the Way: Stories for Your Faith Walk from the Camino de Santiago. 400p., … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible

Posted on May 24, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

Guidance for getting the truth straight. . . . Robert L. Plummer. 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible. 2nd edition. 368p., $25.99, Kregel Academic. 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible, now in a revised second edition, probes the most pressing … Continue reading →

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All Who Wander

Posted on May 17, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

Rediscovering God in the middle of brokenness. . . . Ralph Edward Plumb. All Who Wander: Rediscover God’s Purpose on Your Journey. 210p., $16.99, Illumify Media Global. How will you respond when “it” happens? Most people chart a course for … Continue reading →

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Heart’s Cry

Posted on May 10, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

A daily devotional to refocus your walk. . . . Cherise Wiltshire: Heart’s Cry: A Daily Journey with Jesus. 124p., $14.99, Deep River Books. It is easy to be so caught up in the trappings of church, our calling, and … Continue reading →

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The Infidel

Posted on April 26, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

The Nazis, the occult, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer . . . historical fiction at some of its most compelling. . . . John Scott Gruner. The Infidel. 400p., $16.99, Deep River Books. The Infidel is a supernatural historical thriller set inside … Continue reading →

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Kerux Commentaries: Ephesians

Posted on March 29, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

A commentary for both the theologian and the pastor—or just the person who wants to think about Ephesians more deeply. . . . Gregory S. MaGee and Jeffrey D. Arthurs. Ephesians: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 288p., … Continue reading →

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Navigating True North

Posted on March 22, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

One woman’s journey from intellectual faith to setting her aim by God’s compass. . . . Natalie Dee Latzka. Navigating True North: My Journey from Blind Faith to Bold Faith. 240p., $15.99, Deep River Books. In the uncertainty of today’s … Continue reading →

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The Parables

Posted on March 15, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

An in-depth look at the power of Jesus’ parables. . . . Douglas D. Webster. The Parables: Jesus’s Friendly Subversive Speech. 240p., $22.99, Kregel Academic. Jesus’s parables used familiar situations to convey deep spiritual truths in ways that are provocative … Continue reading →

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