Tag Archives: growing out

Permission to Dream Big

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Over the next few months of Wednesdays, we’re going to explore what it take to pursue a God-given vision—what it looks like, how to help others see it, and what it takes to stay on the course God’s set before … Continue reading →

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Let My Love Open the Door

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Carl Simmons

What’s the last great meal you’ve had? How did each course prepare you for the next one? How did the care expressed by the people who prepared and served your meal enhance experience? Now: What “course” do you feel like … Continue reading →

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Merge With Care

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Carl Simmons

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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Leader, Equip Thyself

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Last Monday we looked at the idea of developing a spiritual health plan and how it can help us to “stay lit” when our circumstances threaten to “blow us out.”  Let’s build on that today — by continuing to develop … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Truth

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Carl Simmons

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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Keeping the Fire Lit

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Carl Simmons

What do you do to keep your life in Jesus from getting “blown out”? As leaders—or as Christians in general—we need to stay lit in Jesus, and by Jesus. As we’re doing His work, we often encounter more and more … Continue reading →

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The D-Word (Discipline)

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Carl Simmons

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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Learning to Let Go

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Previously, we looked at the challenges of handing over responsibility to others. Here’s the second half of that story. Let’s assume for a moment that you’ve overcome the obvious challenges (and eventually, you will). You’re figured out what you can … Continue reading →

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Loving What’s REALLY Good

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Carl Simmons

There’s a very revealing scene in the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, as Harry encounters the Mirror of Erised. Watch it here and the first couple minutes of here, then consider: • What do you think of Dumbledore’s … Continue reading →

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There When You Need It

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Think about a time when God used a circumstance to totally surprise you, and either taught you something totally new or reminded you of something important you’d forgotten. What was it that God did, or provided? What did you learn … Continue reading →

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