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.
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Red Cups, Refugees, and the Redeemed
Facebook. Oy vey! I can't believe I am about to say the following: "I miss the Facebook days of duck face selfies, cat vine videos, and numerous other "statuses" that were mindless and somewhat funny. I know they are still there but they are harder to spot these days. And to be clear, I am … Continue reading Red Cups, Refugees, and the Redeemed
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The Greatest Wonder of All
"God has the Power to Forgive" To this very moment, I have certain songs stuck in my head from this summers V.B.S. I could probably sing and dance more than half of the songs the children learned. For those of you who don’t know V.B.S. stands for Vacation Bible School. It is that one week … Continue reading The Greatest Wonder of All
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Christ and the Journey Ahead: The Beginning
As a pastor I hear questions swirling around the minds of many Christ-followers. Questions like: “How do we live this life of following Jesus? How do we respond to a culture very different from our own? Who in fact was Jesus and what more is there to know about Him? How can I better love and serve … Continue reading Christ and the Journey Ahead: The Beginning
Noah D. Schumacher 