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…
Learning from Persecuted Christians: My Time in the Middle East
This past summer I had the honor of traveling in the Middle East in areas and locations I am not permitted to share publically. I worked with, taught, and trained Christian leaders who came from many war torn areas due to fighting of ISIL/ISIS and other rebel groups. There, near the border we learned together, trained … Continue reading Learning from Persecuted Christians: My Time in the Middle East
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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
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Christmas and the Sunday Conundrum
Christmas on a Sunday? Ahhhh! I have been asked what we will do about church falling on Christmas morning. Multiple times. Down through the years in fact. I've heard the question all around me in person and on social media. "Should I stay in with my family or should we come to church on Christmas morning?" … Continue reading Christmas and the Sunday Conundrum
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Mistaking the Church for a Business…
Recently our city newspaper put out a "Best of the Best" award where they voted on the best restaurants, shopping venues, and yes even places to worship. Well, someone had to respond to such a foolish and asinine reward. I wrote a letter to the Newspaper and surprisingly they published it. I will leave it … Continue reading Mistaking the Church for a Business…
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If Only Jesus Would Have Been From the South…
Why Many Love the Gospel of John One of the reasons many people love the Gospel of John is due to the many encounters Jesus has with individuals. Whether it be the woman at the well in John 4 or with Nathaniel and Jesus in John 1 . Or even the infamous one on one … Continue reading If Only Jesus Would Have Been From the South…
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The Challenge of Obedience and Trust in the Christian Journey
Wisdom from an unlikely source While it may be ignored by most Protestants, Wisdom of Solomon may be one of the most intriguing and raw books of Scripture. It is a book found in the Apocrypha which is included in the Orthodox and Catholic bible but not in the Protestant. The reasons for this merits … Continue reading The Challenge of Obedience and Trust in the Christian Journey
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Yes by all means you should live a “perfect” life.
pərˈfekSH(ə)n/ n. - the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects. Ever met someone who was a spiritual perfectionist? Or someone who lived their spiritual life in trying to be so perfect they tried to manage, control, or manipulate their life to project they "have it all together?" … Continue reading Yes by all means you should live a “perfect” life.
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Did you really think being forgiven was free? C’mon now.
Conflict Resolution I will never forget my 3rd grade school year. I was one of the lucky ones who displayed exceptional character and got picked to be my grade’s “conflict manager.” I, along with three others, had the esteemed honor of wearing bright green vests over our clothes at recess every single day. Needless to … Continue reading Did you really think being forgiven was free? C’mon now.
Noah D. Schumacher 