Caryschmidt

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• How to Pray for Your Pastor

  

  This is another recent challenge sent to me by Pastor Dick Hester—my friend. It was too great not to share. It’s a reminder of why and how we should all pray fo... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Book Review: Diagnose Your Spiritual Health

  

  I just completed reading one of the most practical, helpful, well-written books about the Christian life that I’ve ever read. I wanted to share it with you..... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• United—Fighting for the Next Generation

  

  The contemporary church is seeing a mass exodus of young adults walking away from their faith in their late teens and early twenties. Some studies say the... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Are You a Builder Or a Destroyer?

  

  Two profiles of Christian leaders are spotlighted, center-stage in this tale. Both would call themselves servants of God. The Builder One is a giant—in every... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• On Becoming an Encourager…

  

  My friend and childhood pastor, Dick Hester recently sent me this challenge, and I wanted to share it here. I’m not nearly the encourager that I wish I was, or... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Difference a Day Can Make!

  

  Hurricane Irene just churned her way up the East Coast leaving a swath of destruction and brokenness. My friend took the photo above and the one below—one day... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• A Thief With Principles

  

  You may have seen this. My son found it and passed it along to me. It’s a true story that makes for a humorous but powerful illustration of how the human heart... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Spiritual Leadership Downloads 2011!

  

  Spiritual Leadership Conference 2011 was held last month. I’m late in posting this information, but wanted to share it none-the-less. It is our desire to share... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• An Effective Staff Member Grows

  

  This is part two of a series on an effective staff member. You can read the first article here. The big question we’re answering is simply this: What qualities... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Repost: The Right View of Spiritual Leaders…

  

  There are two very different attitudes towards spiritual leaders. Some Christians seemingly never see anything good, and in fact have given themselves over to... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How We Keep Our Marriage Fresh

  

  When Dana and I were engaged, there was one thing we dreaded—someday becoming one of those married couples that appear to barely tolerate each other. Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Stuff My Daughter Taught Me About Fatherhood

  

  Recently, while away on family vacation, the Lord gave me some special moments with my kids. On one particular day, it seemed that God gave me some moments... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Praying for Your Wife

  

  I recently received the following post written by my friend and childhood pastor, Dick Hester. I asked his permission to post it here because I know it will... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Repost: Spurgeon on Carnal Contention

  

  The Lord gave me a recent personal reminder of the damage that a carnal spirit, lies, slander, and envy can do through ungodly and hurtful... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Off Script is Now Available

  

  It’s amazing how the Lord allows the timing of events to unfold. Yesterday I left the hospital in Hollywood after my last radiation treatment! It was a moment... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• An Effective Staff Member Commits

  

  I’ve never written a ten part blog series, but here goes! Whether you hang with me for all ten parts, or just read one or two, I hope you will be encouraged.Do... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Repost—How to Discern God’s Will

  

  My Dad originally sent me this excerpt from the life story of George Mueller. I decided to repost it because it is powerful, timeless, and frankly, it speaks... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• SL Podcast – Christlikeness in the Church

  Podcast: Download Don’t miss this month’s Spiritual Leadership Podcast from Pastor Paul Chappell. The topic is “How to Develop Christ-likeness in the Church. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 RELIGION

• A New Book—Off Script

  

  Over the past eight months, people have asked me if I was going to write a book about this cancer experience. At first, my answer was to laugh and say, “probabl... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Escaping Email Overload

  

  Not long ago I was asked to teach a staff meeting on managing email. Rather than prepare a lengthy meeting loaded with “helpful tips” I chose instead to make... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 BUSINESS