Tag Archives: temptation

Feelings Are Not Faithfulness

Posted on May 23, 2013 by carlsimmonslive

Just a brief word today, but God gave it to me a month ago and I’ve found it really helpful, so I’m passing it on. I’m not sure how it may play out in your life specifically, but I suspect … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Weakness: the fuller version

Posted on March 5, 2012 by carlsimmonslive

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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fragments of Lay Down Your Addiction

Posted on October 7, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

For our purposes, let’s define addiction as anything you need to “get through the day” that isn’t God. Because all of our addictions—all of our sin, really—is a response to the gnawing sense we have, deep down, that God doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Fire Lit

Posted on October 3, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

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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