For the past four years for my doctoral degree I have been historically studying Jesus of Nazareth, the early church, as well as Judaism. A truth regarding Jesus which I was familiar with before but even more so up to the present was this: Jesus and those who comprised this early group of followers were… … Continue reading Solitude, Silence, and Moderation: Jesus’ Guide to Ministry (and Sanity?)
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Beginning the Adventure of Obedience: Following God’s Voice
If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever, the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and … Continue reading Beginning the Adventure of Obedience: Following God’s Voice
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What Jesus Began… He Continues Today; In You.
We either Follow Jesus actively or like Him passively. Where we land makes all the difference. Jesus still changes lives.
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The Insanity of God’s Love
The love of God and the love of Man The Lord said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.” 2 So I bought her for fifteen shekels … Continue reading The Insanity of God’s Love
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Am I Called? Burdened? Anointed?
Am I called to lead or am I leading from a place of burden? Am I anointed for the role I am stepping into? What will happen if I am serving from a place of burden and need? It is vital for us to understand that the call for a ministry and the anointing for … Continue reading Am I Called? Burdened? Anointed?
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Praying in the Fog
It was probably 6 or 7:00am. It was cold. I could see my breath. To the east the sun was beginning to piercing through at every open seam of the clouds. It provided enough light to see dimly but unfortunately not enough heat to burn the dense fog which enveloped me. I found my usual … Continue reading Praying in the Fog
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Missio Dei: Latin for “Mission of God”
I have always been enamored with the Apostle Paul in the Bible. He was relentless in seeking to fulfill his purpose and the mission God gave him. Whether we realize it or not the same is to be said about ourselves. This too is to be our legacy. As followers of Jesus (or even humans … Continue reading Missio Dei: Latin for “Mission of God”
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Leadership Matters
Leadership Matters.
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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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An Interview I did w/ Hope United on the Addiction Epidemic and the Response of the Church
The Church and The Epidemic “...and when the man saw him who was hurt he had compassion on him....Then Jesus said “Go and do likewise.’” ~ Luke 10:33,37 from the Parable of the Good Samaritan Along this journey of existing as a nonprofit that is trying desperately to bring hope to an addiction epidemic that … Continue reading An Interview I did w/ Hope United on the Addiction Epidemic and the Response of the Church
Noah D. Schumacher 