On average, probably more than twice a week, I hear from another pastor who, in a moment of painful transparency reaches out to me saying, “I’m struggling.” It’s so common, I believe pervasive is a more appropriate word. I hear the same from church family and Christian friends. They reach out because they know I struggle too
Cary Schmidt
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A New Year with Jesus as Center
Jesus is Emmanuel—God with Us!
Still Off Script—A Thanksgiving Reflection
Processing Tragedy God’s Way
Enlargement of the Heart
Why I Struggle with Subjective Separation
Lessons from Five Years at Emmanuel
Five years ago yesterday, we officially began our journey of renewal and gospel ministry with the Emmanuel Baptist Church family. The months prior had been laced with many late-night wrestlings…
Standing in the Way of God’s Blessings…
I have debated with God’s clear voice of instruction to my heart. He always asks things I do not understand and cannot make sense of. He always presses me into steps of obedience…
Giving Grace in a Gotcha Culture
Can you imagine loving someone who wanted to kill you? Can you imagine having a broken heart of compassion for someone who hates you?