Caryschmidt

LATEST ARTICLES ( 389 )

• Cancer (Hardship)—A Gift of God’s Grace?

  Are you facing a hardship? It’s a gift. Sounds crazy, I know. But go with me for a moment.It’s been 29 months since my last cancer treatment. But the fruit... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Lincoln’s Original Thanksgiving Proclamation

  By the President of the United States of America.A Proclamation.The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful field... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Top Ten Thanks!

  Here are the top ten things that come to mind when I think of giving thanks!1. Jesus—Saviour, Redeemer, Counselor, Mighty God, Creator, Healer, Advocate, and... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 27 Ways to Communicate Better

  One of my greatest passions in life is to communicate God’s Word more effectively. I have a very long way to go, but here are the things I see effective... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Shattering Pastoral Caricatures…

  Every day I meet people from a variety of religious and non-religious backgrounds. They all define “pastor” with different mental caricatures. Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Repost: Skeptics, Spectators, and Servants

  In John 11, the amazing story of the raising of Lazarus unfolds. Not long ago, I was studying this passage and it occurred to me that there were three distinct... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The “Heaven’s-Eye-View!”

  Looking into a fog? Struggling to see a solution? Confused, frustrated, wanting God to “make the crooked places straight?” Facing a difficult decision? Trying t... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The “Luxury” of Disunity…

  It’s the first century. James is Jesus brother. He’s pastoring the church at Jerusalem. It’s big. Lots of people have believed in Jesus—and a very diverse group... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Setting a Sustainable Pace…

  How long can you sustain the pace at which you are living and leading? If you are sprinting through life, then probably not long. How often have I tried to run... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Do You Have a Problem Saying “No?”

  Do you ever real trouble saying “no”? Many people do. And those same people are often overwhelmed with commitments to others and expectations of others. Saying... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Getting Out of the Gospel’s Way…

  (Note: Lengthy post—I apologize in advance. But it’s important!)In December we hung a Christmas banner at the street. ECA students hosted a Wednesday night... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• New Life in New England

  

  Yesterday was Emmanuel Baptist Church’s second Open House Sunday! Guests were welcomed, the gospel was lovingly presented, and God worked in people’s hearts. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Influence Trumps Authority

  Note: This article is directed at parents, but the principle applies to pastors and leaders as well…Do you want your children to love God? Do you want them to... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• New Sign, New Vision for God’s Glory…

  This past Sunday at EBC marked a major moment of renewal and vision for our church family. God allowed us to dedicate a new sign for His glory! It was a moment... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Blessing the Bruised Generation…

  A few weeks ago I had a wonderful lunch appointment with a fantastic young couple. They don’t attend our church and aren’t planning to, but we were thankful to... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Power of Your Words…

  Have you thought about your words lately? They are powerful! They either build or destroy. They either encourage or discourage. They either pick up or put... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Your First Year at a New Church…

  The First Year at a New Church…Recently a new pastor emailed me and asked, “What do you know now that you wish you knew when you arrived at EBC?” That’s a... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• When You Don’t Know What to Say…

  A friend of ours has gone through unthinkable hardship in recent years. In fact, this hardship is so massive and so devastating that, when I see this friend, I... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• When God Leads Change…

  Note: Please don’t read into this post that people are resisting change at EBC. In fact, they have embraced change, and seen God glorified by that change for th... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How to Survive a Tough Transition

  One year ago, our family began the most difficult transitional challenge of our lives. God called us away from comfort and security, and into a journey of seein... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY