Though we ourselves can be victims of broken promises given and received, God is the ultimate promise keeper that will never fail His children nor forget His promises to them. I remember as a child being told “never make a promise you can’t keep.” Maybe you remember this as well. Even as adults this statement holds true … Continue reading God is asking for your “only.”
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Taking the Leap Part 1: “What in Us Must Die?
A short reflection leading us to a haunting question: Is Jesus with you where you are or are you with Jesus where He is?
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Weathered Passion
It happens to the best of us. We began with passion, wonder, and mystery. We began with innocence, naiveté, and a splash of recklessness. And then, after a period of time, it happens. The zeal we once possessed in following Jesus and living a righteous life begins to take a turn. Zeal turns into lethargy. … Continue reading Weathered Passion
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The Marks of Love…
We had just completed our first lap on our floor. With each aching step—slower than a snails pace—my mind began to swirl. “God this is hard. I am in serious pain. How long is this journey going to be? Is this child going to make it and do well? Is my mother going to be … Continue reading The Marks of Love…
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A Letter to the Recipient…
Hello Young Warrior! My name is Noah Schumacher. You and I are about to walk through an experience together as strangers and yet be connected in a way few people ever could be. In fact, our paths will cross in just a few hours. And yet, there is a chance we may never meet. Your … Continue reading A Letter to the Recipient…
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The Strength of My Wife…
An Easy Decision within Eight Seconds...Sobbing and unable to speak clearly, I mustered out what I could. “It isn’t going to work hunny. My liver is not a match. I will die if we try. Or I will be put on the transplant list immediately.” She was silent and as shocked as I was. We … Continue reading The Strength of My Wife…
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Our Decision Through the Eyes of Our Children…
This experience of donating my liver to a child that we do not know personally has brought one interesting dynamic: communicating to our own children. For those who do not know our story you can read it in its entirety here . Our three children look to me as their Dad who is to lead, protect, … Continue reading Our Decision Through the Eyes of Our Children…
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I am donating my liver…
The Story About three months ago we found out my mother was ill. We didn't know what was going on. But as my mom and our entire family continued to get answers from the doctor we found out she was (and is) in need of a transplant. Something I shared on Facebook about a month … Continue reading I am donating my liver…
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Attaining the Height of Christ-Likeness…
1 Peter 3:8-12 NRSV 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. … Continue reading Attaining the Height of Christ-Likeness…
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The Place of Fear in the Christian Life
Fear: an unwanted and unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger. As followers of Jesus we have a peculiar situation when it comes to fear. On the one hand modern evangelicalism has taught us that to fear is to doubt Gods ability to work in a given situation. Therefore we must eradicate all traces … Continue reading The Place of Fear in the Christian Life
Noah D. Schumacher 