Party at Levi’s House
While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and “sinners” were eating with him and...
Stephen Schmidt
Recent Adventures of my Saintly Mom
The other day my mom emailed me about a recent experience she had, with some simple, but profound...
Famous Last Words
“I have much more to say to you, more than you can bear right now.” (John 16:12) Ever...
Health Care, Christianity and American Politics
I’m angry. And I’m angry because I’m frustrated. As I write this, certain friends, members of my family,...
Jesus Loves You. Here’s a Condom.
Weird situation at church yesterday. A group of us were sitting around talking, waiting for our weekly men’s...
Throw Out Your Map
Despite all my efforts, I am not the master of the universe. And, in fact, although I can...
Book Review: “Primal: A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity”
Book Review: Primal: A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity, by Mark Batterson (Multnomah Books, 2009) Hardcover,...
Jesus Called. He says “Relax!”
End of the year hub-bub. Last minute Christmas shopping. Projects piling up, demanding to be finished by year’s...
A Christmas Epiphany
A few minutes ago, as I was reading a note from my mom about the “joy unspeakable and...
Christian Politics ?
A friend and I were having lunch yesterday when he announced that he was creating a list of...