Tag Archives: relationship-building

Lay It Down and Lay It Out (retreat session 3)

Posted on October 14, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

God has called each of us as individuals, and to respond to him in the unique way he’s called each of us… but we’re not in this alone. God wants us to share what he’s done and give him the … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Kingdom: a small-group session

Posted on August 12, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

For this session, you’ll need (aside from the previous five devotionals, of course)…. enough name tags for everyone pens/markers for writing Laying Down Your Day (15 minutes) Make sure everyone has a name tag and something to write with. Then … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Relationships

Posted on August 5, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

Let’s pick up where we left off yesterday: “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life” (Matthew … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Being You

Posted on January 9, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

Since we’re only a little removed from Christmastime, let’s open with a scene from the movie It’s a Wonderful Life. Cue it up to 1:32:18, where George Bailey says, “I’m in trouble, Mr. Potter. I need help,” and play it … Continue reading →

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The Truth About “The Naked Truth…”

Posted on June 2, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

While I’m waiting for the book I was planning on reviewing this week, here’s a blast from the not-so-distant past that’s well worth your time….. • Randall Neighbour. The Naked Truth About Small Group Ministry: When It Won’t Work and … Continue reading →

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