Tag Archives: character

Living into Leadership

Posted on April 25, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

Spiritual eldership is something lived and recognized, not something attained. That said, growing into eldership requires guidance. Bob Thune’s book helps potential elders—and potential leaders at any level, for that matter—to get some of that guidance and training, and in … Continue reading →

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Free Discipleship!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

(Well, the books are free, anyway… the discipleship itself… well, I’ll defer to Dietrich Bonhoeffer on that one….) So it’s done: All six books in the From Disciples to Disciplers series—including the first three, Growing in Jesus, Growing in Character, … Continue reading →

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Season 2: Growing in Character

Posted on February 25, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

After we’ve been grounded in our relationship with Jesus, we need to learn how to invite Him into our other most important relationships—our family, friends, coworkers of all shapes, sizes, and beliefs—and learn how to keep Jesus at the center … Continue reading →

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Bringing the Gospel to Middle School

Posted on February 16, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

Truly gospel-centered curriculum is pretty hard to find to begin with, let alone for middle-schoolers, who are all-too-often overlooked as an audience . Deborah Harrell and Jack Klumpenhower have just made that task, at least, noticeably easier. Deborah Harrell and Jack Klumpenhower. What’s … Continue reading →

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From Disciples to Disciplers: reunited and ready for your consideration

Posted on February 10, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

And so here we are. Just as 16 months ago, Seasons 4-6 of the From Disciples to Disciplers series officially went out of print, and the rights reverted back to me, so now Seasons 1-3 have done the same. But as … Continue reading →

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The D-Word (discipleship): It’s Not Dead, Only Sleeping

Posted on January 21, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and … Continue reading →

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For Writers… mostly…

Posted on January 1, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

There’s a more global announcement on the way, but in the meantime I thought this kinda long post might nonetheless be useful to some…. you know, since ALL of you are writers to one degree or another…. As most of you know, … Continue reading →

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Merge With Care

Posted on October 12, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Over the last few months, in what ways have you seen your faith and everyday life become more “mixed”? How has that changed you? How has it challenged you? Here’s one more question: How have others in your life—both Christian … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Truth

Posted on October 5, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

When has God seemed far away? What helped you—or would have helped you—be faithful during that time? How did you get through that time, and looking back, how did you grow? If you haven’t faced a time when it’s been … Continue reading →

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The D-Word (Discipline)

Posted on September 28, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Got a bag of M&Ms or potato chips? Go get a candy or chip one right now—but only one. Then we’ll talk. Ready? Good. Last Wednesday, we looked at what it takes to commit ourselves to pursuing the better things … Continue reading →

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