The Fire Still Speaks Stephen Schmidt·January 28, 2024#SundayCoffee #Lectionary Sometimes you just need to listen to your friends. Fire is a powerful symbol. Recently, some...Cafe InspiradoLiving Stories·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
The Hovering Presence in the Chaos Stephen Schmidt·January 24, 2024#MidweekMeditation #LivingStories Creation Story #1 Gen 1:1 – 2:3 Genesis is my favorite book in the Bible. Basically...Cafe InspiradoFeaturedLiving Stories·0 Comments·1 min read·0
Jonah and the Ambiguous Callings of God Stephen Schmidt·January 21, 2024One of the things I love about our ancient texts is their ability to continue to speak to...Cafe InspiradoLiving Stories·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
“You will see greater things …”: On the Brink of Spiritual Awakening Stephen Schmidt·January 14, 2024#SundayCoffee #Lectionary “You will see greater things …” I’m part of a number of groups on Facebook which...Cafe InspiradoGod-Walk·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
Embrace the Spirit of the Magi Stephen Schmidt·January 7, 2024I have been struck the past few days of Epiphany by the image of the Magi. And somehow...Cafe InspiradoChurch ChatGod-Walk·0 Comments·2 mins read·0
Ever-Expanding Worldviews Stephen Schmidt·November 16, 2023Humans are mystical beings. We’re inquisitive. And whether we approach the universe scientifically or magically, rationally or spiritually,...Cafe InspiradoRethinking What We Believe·0 Comments·1 min read·0
Inherently Flawed Faith Stephen Schmidt·August 4, 2023Every faith, every belief system, every religion is inherently flawed. How could it not be? We humans are...Cafe InspiradoChurch ChatFeatured·0 Comments·2 mins read·0
The Blood, Sacrifices, and the Last Supper – a post-evangelical perspective Stephen Schmidt·July 16, 2023“For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you declare the Lord’s death until...Cafe InspiradoChurch ChatFeaturedRethinking What We Believe·1 Comment·14 mins read·0
A Jealous God? Stephen Schmidt·October 10, 2022“For I, the LORD, am a jealous God …” #Theology As someone engaged in public theology, from time...Cafe InspiradoFeaturedGod-Walk·0 Comments·1 min read·0
What’s So Wrong with Being a Christian Slut? Stephen Schmidt·July 10, 2021Editor’s note: This article originally ran in IMPACT Magazine in September 2015. Since the topic of sexuality and...Cafe InspiradoFeaturedGod-WalkLove & SexUncategorized·0 Comments·14 mins read·1