Tag Archives: God-given vision

Lay Down Your Goals

Posted on November 11, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

Let’s return to the idea of us “taking things out of God’s hands” through our own control issues—specifically, through the plans and goals we lay out for ourselves. There’s nothing wrong with having goals for our lives. They give us … Continue reading →

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Season 6: Growing in Your Mission

Posted on March 25, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

As you keep growing, God may well put things on your heart that you’ll need to be the one to initiate. God’s given you a specific vision for ministry—either inside or outside the church, or maybe even planting a new … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead by Getting Back to Basics

Posted on April 14, 2014 by carlsimmonslive

Although this book is built for those seeking a vision for their church (especially those in leadership)—and is quite helpful in that—the heart of this book is decidedly simple: Commit to actually living out the gospel, and just watch where God … Continue reading →

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The Covers Have Landed!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by carlsimmonslive

Those of you who like pictures more than text will enjoy this post. 🙂 Because the new From Disciples to Disciplers covers are here, courtesy of the illustrious Marion Simmons…. Enjoy….   Granted, the covers for Seasons 1-3 won’t be … Continue reading →

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Once More into the Breach

Posted on January 2, 2014 by carlsimmonslive

Happy New Year, y’all. While I continue to await good news from other sectors, there is something I can take into my own hands here—since that’s where they were thrown back into…. This time last month, Seasons 4-6 of the … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Re-Reads (revisited)?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by carlsimmonslive

Since I’m in waiting mode right now — both in terms of “hopefully impending good news” and in terms of “books I need to review” — thought I’d revisit a fun topic I’d first done a couple years ago…. Some of … Continue reading →

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Pick Up Your Cross

Posted on July 9, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Success

Posted on January 18, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

For those of you who’ve been following along: Congratulations! We’re spent an entire season of Wednesdays exploring what it means—and what it takes—to pursue a God-given vision. And I hope that, in the process, you’ve gained a deeper understanding of … Continue reading →

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

“Here’s a test to see if your mission in life is finished—if you’re still alive, it’s not.” —A.W. Tozer Over the last few months of Mondays, we’ve explored gifts, talents, and passions—the hands and hearts God has given each of … Continue reading →

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So, How Are YOU Doing?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

We’ve spent the last few Wednesdays looking at various challenges we’ll face in walking out the vision God’s given us for ministry, and our reactions to those challenges. But even when we don’t run into major issues, we can still … Continue reading →

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