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Lay Down Your Goals

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Carl Simmons

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

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Lay Down Your Doubt, Part 2

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Carl Simmons

In the first part of this devotional, posted way back when, we looked at how our anxiety expresses itself in doubt and in trying to “control” the situation apart from God. Sometimes, however, we already know things are out of … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Triggers: a small-group session

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Carl Simmons

The pre-reading for this (should you choose to do so) is easy—just scroll down, then work your way back up. The relevant entries are as follows: Lay Down Your Circumstances Lay Down Your Ambition Lay Down Your Boundaries Lay Down … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Self-Consciousness

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Carl Simmons

Today’s devotional is noticeably longer—and for that matter, noticeably ornerier—than usual. If you disagree with my opening views, or at least feel I could be a bit kinder, fine. But bear with me, and try to hear the point behind … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Weakness: the fuller version

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Carl Simmons

So, let’s get back to our weakness. Most of us are well aware of how we fail to measure up to our own standards, let alone God’s. But again, Jesus knows this, too. And again, His concern is not with … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Boundaries

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Carl Simmons

We now turn from the things we desire to do, to the things we don’t desire to do—and thus, from the question “Lord, why won’t You help me do this?” to “Lord, why (and how) do You expect me to … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Ambition: the fuller version

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Carl Simmons

Last week we explored how we build ourselves up by the things we do. This week is more about the “triggers” that lure us into that kind of thinking. Our circumstances are one set of triggers. Our own passions, and … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Circumstances

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Carl Simmons

I have to admit: I’ve always been perplexed by people who talk about the “comfort” of the Christian life, especially in terms of it being the primary reason for believing in Christ. To be sure, there’s “comfort and joy” to … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Kingdom: a small-group session

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Carl Simmons

To work through this session, it may help read through the devotionals that go with this study, especially the “Lay It Town Today” pieces. You can find them in bits and pieces under the following names: Lay Down Your Independence … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Relationships, Part 2

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Carl Simmons

The good news is that loving Jesus above all doesn’t obliterate our love for those here on earth; it transforms it. Remember, “laying it down” is really laying our selves down. If we’re honest, we’ll probably admit that much of … Continue reading →

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