Tag Archives: discipleship

Lay It Down: second edition

Posted on June 23, 2020 by carlsimmonslive

Just lettin y’all know that the second edition of Lay It Down is now available for purchase, either in paperback or Kindle, and if you haven’t already I’d be honored if you gave it a shot—because obviously I still think … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus Christ

Posted on March 16, 2020 by carlsimmonslive

A fresh look at discipleship, from a variety of angles . . . John K. Goodrich and Mark L. Strauss, eds. Following Jesus Christ: The New Testament Message of Discipleship for Today. 392p., $24.99, Kregel Academic. Although the concept of … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your “Head” (Part 2)

Posted on December 31, 2018 by carlsimmonslive

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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Learning from the Best

Posted on March 13, 2017 by carlsimmonslive

It’s easy to rely on programs and methods to “do church,” both individually and corporately. But as Leslie Hardin reminds us, the church starts with people who follow Christ, period. And if we want to truly follow Christ, there’s very … Continue reading →

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From Disciples to Disciplers Featured on Discipleship Network

Posted on August 1, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

Happy August. And here’s a short note with a big link… 🙂 A couple weeks ago I was interviewed by Phil Miglioratti of Discipleship Network / Pray! Network about the From Disciples to Disciplers series (although I was able to sneak in … Continue reading →

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Starting in the Harvest

Posted on June 20, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

Our making of disciples flows out of our life with God, to be certain. Yet in some ways, the order needs to be inverted as well: Only as we make disciples are we perfected in the faith. As we reach … Continue reading →

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Pick It Up—Put It On—Walk It Out: a small-group session

Posted on April 13, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

For this session, you’ll need…. 1 old, beaten-up jacket and one new jacket, for every four to six people. The older and smellier your old jacket is, the better—but not so bad that people would get dirty just putting it … Continue reading →

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Walk It Out

Posted on April 6, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

All of our lives, when lived rightly, are a journey into trust. A few days ago, I mentioned one prayer I’ve been repeatedly lifting up to God. In fact, there’s another particular prayer I’ve been praying for quite a while, … Continue reading →

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Put on Eternity

Posted on March 30, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth… seeing … Continue reading →

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Pick Up Your New Life

Posted on March 16, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me … Continue reading →

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