Caryschmidt

LATEST ARTICLES ( 389 )

• Stewarding the “In Between Places”

  The vast majority of life is lived in the “in between places”—the space between the mountain tops. The “in between places” are flatlands of life where we don’t... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Does Position Really Trump Disposition?

  Sometimes cliche statements reflect bad Theology.Growing up, many times I heard (and disagreed) with this statement: “I’d rather have the right position and... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How Cancer Changed Me for Good

  (Note: Perhaps this post will be an encouragement to you or someone you know who is presently in a trial… especially if they are fighting cancer.)Today marks a... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Tools for Breakthrough

  In my last post I talked about breakthrough. In this post I simply want to share some tools and how they have helped me with breakthrough. Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Do You Need Breakthrough?

  Do you find yourself hitting your head against a ceiling in terms of your work-flow or organizational world? You’re not alone. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• If Only We Refused to Play Games…

  Note: Hopefully this post doesn’t apply to you. It’s a bit of satire with a serious message… Let’s play a game… should be a lot of fun. Anybody can play. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Wedding Day Words…

  These are the words I shared with my son and his bride today—their wedding day. Perhaps they will encourage you:Eighteen years ago, it was just another normal... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• When Your Son is Getting Married (Random Observations)

  When your son is getting married—random observations…1. You feel old.2. You sit around, replaying all the memories, wishing you could go back and relive a few.3. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What Happens to Our Youth Group Grads?

  It’s the time of year when many of your teenagers are graduating from high school and from the church youth group! What’s next for them? I mean—what’s next for... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Is New England Reachable?

  According to 57% of unsaved New Englanders—YES! I shared these stats previously, but in case you missed them…Recent surveys of New Englanders and religion have... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Why I’m Thankful for My Dad

  Today is Father’s Day, and I couldn’t help but take a moment to reflect on why I’m thankful for my dad. Here are the big values and investments that resonate... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 12 Thoughts On Spiritual Battle

  Are you dealing with some spiritual oppression or hardship? Do you feel resistance as you are trying to press forward in faith? You’re in good company! Here... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• WAIT! Before You Step Out…

  God’s will—how do you know when and how to step out in faith? God’s will is big. It’s also unknown. It’s wonderful. It’s also scary. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Power of Biblical Affirmation

  Have you ever felt “in over your head?” Have you sensed God calling you to do something—and you hope you’re wrong!? Those are precarious moments, and one thing... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Encouragement for Spiritual Leaders

  A friend recently said to me, “Cary, in the role of leader or pastor, the highs are higher… but the lows are lower.”I called my friend this week—same one. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 10 Wonderful Experiences of Being a New Pastor

  Last week I shared 10 Stretching Experiences of Being a New Pastor. Today, I want to rehearse the blessings of serving God with a wonderful group of people. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Unbelieving Believers

  Our transition to New England has been nothing short of the most tumultuous upheaval imagineable. It’s been shell-shocking, heart-wrenching, and emotionally... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Stop Worrying…

  As I was struggling to surrender to God’s will, my biggest road block was worry. I worried over all the unknowns. I carried on a million mental arguments with... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 10 Stretching Experiences of Being a New Pastor

  My son recently got a part-time job at Dunkin’ Donuts. Attached to his name tag, for the first few weeks, he had to wear a ribbon that said, “I’m new—thank you... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What If…

  What if the Holy Spirit was working in the heart of that person you passed by?What if He would have radically changed them because you invited them to church... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY