Caryschmidt

LATEST ARTICLES ( 389 )

• An Open House Sunday Update

  This past week the EBC family came together to magnify Jesus Christ and love people toward the gospel. These past few days, my heart has been overwhelmed at... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Land Between Frenzy and Apathy

  A rubber-band was designed to be stretched. Yet every rubber-band has a limit—a red-zone of danger and breakage. So long as you stretch a rubber-band within... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Power of Solitude with God

  Flourishing through Solitude with GodHave you watched any news lately? It’s numbing isn’t it? Is it possible to flourish in a world that is truly floundering? Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• No Generation Gap!—What I Learned from Don Sisk

  Dr. Don Sisk just spent two days with me and our church family. For many years, my office was about six feet from his office, so we talked and visited often. I... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How to Affirm Your Kids (Repost)

  Not long ago, my son asked my wife, “Was dad proud?” Then he said,”I work hard to make that man proud!”His statement reminded me of the power of parental... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 6 Simple Words to Navigate God’s Call

  Are you facing the possibility of a call to ministry? Or a call to the pastorate? Are you wrestling with God at the depths of your soul? Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 5 Simple Ways to Bring a Friend to Church Sunday

  Everything you are about to read is based upon the assumption that you attend a church that is “guest friendly.” I’m assuming you attend a church where people... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 15 Encouraging Thoughts for New Pastors

  Last week, and young pastor who is about to transition to New England wrote to me asking for advice. This post is simply the first random fifteen thoughts that... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Six Steps to Kill a Church

  I recently came across a powerful quote from an 18th century English pastor named Job Orton. Ironically, he wrote to the ministers of his day about doctrinal... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Church I Dream of Pastoring

  Joy and optimism ought to characterize every Christian and every church family. The fact is, a lot of Christians are miserable and they show it—they project it. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Understanding Anointing…

  Do you ever feel called to responsibilities that are BIGGER than you? Do you ever cry out to God, “I can’t do this!” You’re not alone! Think Moses, Isaiah,... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What God Does with Our “Super-Weakness!”

  Do you ever feel called to responsibilities that are BIGGER than you? Do you ever cry out to God, “I can’t do this!” You’re not alone! Think Moses, Isaiah,... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How God Revives a Dying Church

  Recently, I fellowshipped with a missionary couple who served for more than 40 years on the foreign field. A huge portion of their focus, for many years in the... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• New Book—Real Christianity, Available!

  Purchase now and receive the digital copy immediately, for free!My friends at Striving Together Publications have announced the “pre-release” of the new book... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Crisis of God’s Call

  Examining the Disruptive Call of God…Not long ago a young ministry leader facing a clear call wrote to me and simply asked this question: “How did you do it? Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 15 Reasons Spiritual Leaders Should Rest

  Ministry doesn’t stop—EVER. When do the needs of people “clock out?” When does opportunity to witness “pause?” When do emergencies take a “break?” When are all... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Are You a Spiritual Leader Or Fleshly Leader?

  Several years ago, I had a conversation with a wonderful servant of God who has worked for several “high-profile” Christian leaders in the past two decades. Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• 10 Ways to “Force-Restart” Your Heart

  Do you ever find your heart (emotions) at odds with your circumstances—in need of an “attitude adjustment?” It happens to all of us. Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• A Story of Guardians and Innovators

  I was wonderfully surprised and grateful for the overwhelming positive response to Thursday’s post about Millennials. I believe understanding these... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Things That Discourage Millennial Christian Leaders

  I believe in the millennial generation—perhaps because I worked with young adults for over two decades! Because of my age, I regularly find myself on the... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY