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Encouraging Words from Cary Schmidt
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Biblical encouragement for ministry leaders and Christian families.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 381 )
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It’s Launch Day! “Stop Trying” is Available!
I invite you to join me in celebrating and engaging in launch day for Stop Trying -a new book that takes the reader on a journey of discovering a gospel identit... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2021 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Don’t Waste Your Winter
Ready or not, winter is upon us! How’s it going so far? Are you winning over the gray, or is the gray winning over you? Read more
Posted on 09 December 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
He Shows Up
We never thought we'd be "here" on December 2, did we? I guess we're in good company... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Introducing Stop Trying: How to Receive—Not Achieve—Your Real Identity.
This past year, God extended a wonderful opportunity to me to write a new book with Moody Publications. The book is available for presale and releases January 7... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Because You Need Just One More Election Post…
How's your "crazy-meter?" The frenzy is at an all time high in our society. COVID and the 2020 Election has a lot of people amped up pretty well. So, can I shar... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Gravitating Toward Stillness
The balance between stillness and purposefulness is not an easy one to find! And in the search, we're confronted with all sorts of distractions... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
When Should We Regather the Church?
So, pastor friend, you've heard of churches reopening. You've seen social media posts from churches in other regions who are celebrating re-gatherings. You've... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
It is a Good Thing
How has God been faithful to you during the last eight weeks? Have you celebrated His faithfulness recently? Have you paused the noise (both external and... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Pandemic’s Four Stresses, God’s Four Remedies
Have you considered the layers of fear and stress that people are managing right now? How are you managing these four stress-factors in yourself? How are you... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
What is God Doing?
For ten years, Hezekiah lived under the threat of the Assyrian empire threatening to pillage the southern tribes of Judah. I bet he wondered "what is God doing?" Read more
Posted on 22 April 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Preach the Gospel Again and Again…
Have you lost interest in the gospel? Are you looking for “more interesting” or “more engaging” things to say? Don’t Christians need more than “just the... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Preach the Gospel Again
Have you lost interest in the gospel? Are you looking for “more interesting” or “more engaging” things to say? Don’t Christians need more than “just the gospel”? Read more
Posted on 09 April 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
How to Jesus-Followers Respond to Hard Stuff?
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Posted on 13 March 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Responding to Hard Stuff
I've spent a lot of time this week hearing from advisors, listening to our leaders, and considering the spiritual and practical implications of COVID-19 virus... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2020 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
My Top Five Christmas Essentials
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Posted on 13 December 2019 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Five Christmas Essentials
The pace of life in 2019 is faster than any human being can possibly sustain. We weren't designed to process the vast volume of noise or to accomplish the... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2019 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
“Move Forward” Or “Stand Still”—Which is It?
Do you ever have trouble “standing still?” I do too! I prefer ministry in motion over ministry sitting still. I like to move forward serving God, and I like... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2019 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Move Forward Or Stand Still?
Sometimes God says, "go forward" and sometimes God says "stand still." So, which does God want us to do? Stand still? Or go forward? Read more
Posted on 14 October 2019 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
I Wait, He Works…
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Posted on 02 August 2019 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
I Wait, He Works
I confess—I keep regressing back into spiritual hysterics. It's like a strange addiction. I have to work at waiting. Hysteria is a default setting—not like... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2019 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY