Tag Archives: transformation

Heaven’s Ambassadors in the Making

Posted on October 12, 2020 by carlsimmonslive

Greg Allenby, Benjamin Graham, and Timothy Wambura. Heaven’s Ambassadors in the Making: Becoming the Person You Were Created to Be. 144p., $15.99, Deep River Books. The parable of the Prodigal Son speaks of the wayward son coming to his right … Continue reading →

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Pick Up Your New Life

Posted on March 16, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me … Continue reading →

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Lay Down What’s Done

Posted on May 27, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

Last week was about you receiving forgiveness. This week, it’s about you extending it—to others, and ultimately to yourself as well. So yes, this week we’re still more focused on the “negative” pieces of our lives, but the bigger focus … Continue reading →

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Doing the Impossible by God’s Grace

Posted on October 15, 2013 by carlsimmonslive

Near the beginning of this book is an anecdote regarding the late evangelist D.L. Moody, which is worth reprinting here: A newspaper reporter once wrote, “I can see nothing whatever in D.L. Moody to account for his marvelous work.” When … Continue reading →

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Lay Down What’s Done, Part 2

Posted on August 5, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Our experiences, to a large degree, have made us who we are. But we are more than just our experiences, let alone our negative ones. There is a life in Christ waiting for us that goes beyond what we would … Continue reading →

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The Neverending Story

Posted on July 25, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

What’s your favorite story, and how does it end? (Here’s mine –> . For the record, I didn’t know the ending when I started reading it, let alone that I would find myself in the same place as Raskolnikov only … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Sin

Posted on July 8, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

That’s right; I said it. And in the weeks to come we’ll break this down into much smaller pieces. Today, however, is about defining our terms—and our solution. Because no matter where you are in relation to Jesus, “sin” is … Continue reading →

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Uncovering Our Blind Spots

Posted on June 13, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

Think about your last trip down the highway… the last time you tried to switch lanes, then suddenly had to swerve back because someone in your blind spot was coming up, fast. Not a great feeling, was it? You know, … Continue reading →

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Dallas Willard for Dummies… in the very best sense

Posted on May 26, 2011 by carlsimmonslive

I thought that might get your attention. 🙂 But let’s face it, as wonderful a spiritual writer as Dallas Willard is — and The Divine Conspiracy is deservedly recognized by many as the best Christian book of the past quarter-century … Continue reading →

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