Tag Archives: spiritual formation

The Missing Link in the Church

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Carl Simmons

Let’s return to our discussion of “the “D-word” (discipleship) from last week. If you’ve been around the church for any amount of time, you know that it’s the missing link in the church today, whether you’ve been able to put … Continue reading →

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The D-Word (discipleship): It’s Not Dead, Only Sleeping

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Carl Simmons

“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and … Continue reading →

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Turning Your Chronos into Kairos

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Carl Simmons

I’m gonna lead with the good part here: At its best—specifically, throughout its exercises here—Daniel Henderson gives us some practical tools to work with, to indeed turn our chronos (measured time) into kairos (time truly engaged with God, and others). And … Continue reading →

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You No Longer Have ANY Excuses :)

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Carl Simmons

(aka, carlsimmonslive is now also Carl Simmons FREE….) I know, I know, I’ve been talking a lot about my books lately. Well, I’m not done just yet. Those of you who, like me, are avid music fans have probably discovered … Continue reading →

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The Covers Have Landed!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Carl Simmons

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 Carl Simmons

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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From the Head to the Heart (but not quite to the hands)

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Carl Simmons

Even though this book comes up short on the how-to’s of spiritual formation, it does a good job of provoking you to get off your butt and actually pursue it. However, you’ll probably want to do that long before you … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Re-Reads (revisited)?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Carl Simmons

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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The Past, the Present, and the Future of Laying It Down…

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Carl Simmons

(or, Who IS this guy?) Now, for the full version (and again, apologies to subscribers for having published the last version prematurely)…. Hopefully, it’s no big secret that I’ve recently put out a new book, Lay It Down: A Journey … Continue reading →

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Lay It Down: The Book — It’s ALIVE!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Carl Simmons

You can get the full information here, but for now, here’s the back story: After close-but-no-cigar rounds with a couple publishers I respect (and that you’d recognize) – and a few more just plain frustrating rounds with agents – I’ve … Continue reading →

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