Caryschmidt

LATEST ARTICLES ( 389 )

• A Standing Ovation to Younger Leaders!

  The past three days, I have been privileged to spend time at a marriage retreat led by young pastors and relatively new churches. Call them younger leaders,... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Guest Post: Qualities of a Healthy Church Team

  

  By Josue OrtizA Guest Post—The following post is from a friend of mine, from whom I have learned much. Josue Ortiz and his wife Bekah are currently on deputatio... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• When Voices Say “Don’t Think!”

  (Note: The context of this post is in regard to reading Christian writing and material related to understanding God’s Word as well as the thinking of the world... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Dangers of Lording Leadership

  What Lording Over God’s Heritage Looks Like?Bad leadership can be found in any organization or institution. It can be found in secular or religious groups. It... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 3 Simple Pastoral Priorities

  I wrote this blog post two years ago, but never published it. Recently, a friend encouraged me to publish it regardless of my hesitations. I’ve rewritten it... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Repost: Qualities of Unjust Criticism

  Anyone who serves the Lord is going to face criticism. Some of it just. Some of it unjust. Just criticism is helpful, coming from a loving friend, handled... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• A Fresh Perspective on Your Hardship

  Andrew Murray wrote the following thoughts about the Christian’s response to hardship… I believe it will encourage you!“First, He brought me here. It is by His... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Just Pedal…

  Sunday morning I shared a short essay with our church family. A friend gave it to me. I cannot find an author for it, though I did discover that author Tim... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Escaping Bad Motivations, Embracing the Best One!

  (Note: I apologize that this is a longer post than normal—I hope you will read its entirety.)Motives matter. There are really great reasons to do right, and... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 8 Priorities That Will Transform Your New Year

  Psalms 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”The new year offers us a new opportunity to look forward, put the past... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Clarifying Your Life Vision

  Could you articulate a God-given vision for your life? Not your own agenda that you “hope God will make happen.” Can you express God’s reason for giving you mor... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Jesus for You!—7 Christmas Observations

  The characters of the Christmas story are a diverse lot, and reveal to us the heart of Jesus for us today! Jesus is for you and He loves you more than you can... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Ironies in the “Goliath Matter”

  Can you picture the Jerusalem press in the days of 1 Samuel 17? I picture the headlines something like this: “Day 15 of the Goliath Matter.” I picture media... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Things I’m Thankful for Today

  To a healthy Christian, Thanksgiving is not merely a holiday, it’s a lifestyle. How I long to grow in gratitude! Don’t you LOVE Thanksgiving Day!?This list coul... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Four Simple Ways to Be More Thankful!

  Have you ever considered where gratitude comes from? What produces it? Should I “work at it?” Or is it the overflow of something else? Can I “try” and be more... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 3 Emotions That Oppress Difference-Making Christians

  Do you ever feel overwhelmed as a spiritual leader or growing Christian? Do you ever wonder if you’re making any real difference? Do you battle with feelings... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Why Teens Lose Their Way Sexually

  There’s no debating that we live in a generation of sexual and moral confusion. This confusion is hitting our kids at earlier ages than ever! Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Spiritual Weapons for Wayward Kids (Repost)

  What can you do when your grown children begin to stray spiritually? I’ve seen a lot of parents hurt, mystified, and shaken by sudden and radical spiritual... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• If Following God Scares You…

  Twenty-six months ago our family began serving the Emmanuel Baptist Church, in answer to God’s call. We were scared to death! Truly, this was the most fearful,... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What to Do When You’re Down

  Are you down? Ever? If not, this is not your post. If so, God gets it! He really does. In fact, He expects it. Fighting discouragement is a part of the fallen... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY