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

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Carl Simmons

This  session is based upon the following past devotionals—scroll down as needed: Pick Up Yr Cross Pick Up Yr New Life Put on Your New Self Put on Eternity Walk It Out For this session, you’ll need…. • 1 old, … Continue reading →

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Walk It Out

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Carl Simmons

All of our lives, when lived rightly, are a journey into trust. In fact, I’ve been praying/adapting a certain prayer for quite a while, and I think (and hope) that the development of this prayer has been reflected in these … Continue reading →

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Put on Eternity

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Carl Simmons

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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Put on Your New Self

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Carl Simmons

Whatever we truly do for God, it is Christ in us. Whatever holiness we have is not ours to take credit for, but Christ’s to be glorified with. And even then it is not what Christ does, but Who Christ … Continue reading →

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Pick Up Your Cross

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Carl Simmons

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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Lay Down Your New Life — a small-group session

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Carl Simmons

This  session is based upon the following past devotionals—scroll down as needed: Lay Down Your Blessings Lay Down Your Gifts Lay Down Your Crown Lay Down Your Dreams Lay Down Your Life   For this session, you’ll need…. • A … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Life

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Carl Simmons

Death is not just the end of life—it is the returning of life to its Creator. Therefore, death is not a loss but a fulfillment. All the laying down of all the pieces of our lives is but a rehearsal … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Dreams — the fuller version

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Carl Simmons

I am becoming increasingly convinced, as I get older, that God does not demand our obedience simply because it honors Him. That is, of course, a true and healthy reason to do it; and I wouldn’t even bothering arguing with … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Crown

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Carl Simmons

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12). “Be faithful unto death, and I … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Gifts — the full version

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Carl Simmons

Let’s start today by revisiting Jesus’ commissioning of the 72 from last week. The 72 certainly had something to rejoice in when they used the gifts they had received: “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name” (Luke … Continue reading →

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