Caryschmidt

LATEST ARTICLES ( 389 )

• Compromise, Liberal, Emergent, Repentance…

  Some Thoughts on Important Words Like: Compromise, Liberal, Emergent, and Repentance.A friend in my church recently asked me “Pastor, what’s an emergent church? Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Two Helpful New Sermon Series at EBC!

  

  What are we studying this Fall at Emmanuel Baptist Church?This Fall we are launching into two helpful and encouraging new sermon series at Emmanuel! Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What Christians Can Learn from Piranhas

  When your Christian journey is complete and your ministry on earth comes to a close, what will you leave in regards to your relationships? Will you have spent... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• My Favorite Sermon Preparation Software

  A friend recently asked me to do a post about the Bible study software or sermon resources I use. Here’s a quick snapshot of that part of my world, for what it’... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Gratitude to EBC On Our 3rd Anniversary

  Note: The following was shared at the beginning of Sunday’s message with our Emmanuel Baptist Church Family. You can hear that message by clicking here. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Five Reasons to Come to Idea Day!

  Culture is a moving target. The gospel is not. Connecting the gospel to lost culture is a challenge that requires continual growth in grace and understanding.... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Value of Good Break

  As I write this, our family has just returned from two cherished weeks of vacation. I’m speaking to a group of pastors and their families, not far from home, bu... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Anatomy of a Great Decision

  What do you do when the euphoria of a great decision suddenly vanishes?The journey between sowing a great decision and reaping a great outcome is more... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What the Long-Termers Get Right!

  Have you considered the contrast between ministry that is impressive in the short-term vs. ministry that is effective in the long-term?What values possess the... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What I Appreciated About Spiritual Leadership Conference

  The past few days, I had the privilege to attend the Spiritual Leadership Conference in Lancaster, CA. It was good to be back at LBC and to reconnect with so... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Life Story of Don Sisk—Now Available!

  About ten years ago, Don Sisk and I first had a conversation about publishing his biography. At the first mention, in his typical humility, he laughed out-loud... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Family Traditions That We Cherish Today!

  Families that PLAY together STAY together! I’m going to admit up front, this post is not my most spiritual, but it may be one of the most valuable and practical. Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• One Key to an Irresistible Marriage (Repost)

  Recently, a young couple emailed me and asked an insightful question about their relationship. Several years into their marriage, they are discovering how... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How Healthy Pastors Build Balanced Weeks

  A guy jumped off a ten-story building because he wanted to fly by flapping his arms. As he passed by, somebody on the fifth floor asked him how it was going.He... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Five Great Books for Productivity

  

  Are you striving to live a balanced life of good stewardship? Several times a month I’m asked “what are the best books on time or life management that you have... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Five Reasons NOT to Overwork

  Are you prone to working too much? Many are.Let’s face it—our present culture REWARDS overwork! And many ministry cultures reward overwork. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Why Nobody Can Rationally Deny Jesus’ Resurrection

  Here are TEN quick reasons why nobody can really, rationally deny the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is absolutely plausible…1. Nobody... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Random Musings from a New Grandpa

  

  Our first two grandchildren were born this week. Surreal! It’s given pause for some reflection—some humorous, some serious. I thought I’d share it with... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How to Bring a Friend to Jesus This Easter!

  Resurrection week is one of the BEST weeks of the year to bring someone to hear the clear gospel of Jesus Christ. If you live in New England, 57% of the... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 11 Ways I’m Trying to Grow in Bible Communication

  Every Saturday I imagine how difficult it must be for regular attenders of my church to have to sit through another couple hours of hearing my voice again. It... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY