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Stephen Schmidt·November 12, 2009
To get good at anything always means risking being bad at it at first. And one of the biggest...
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Sometimes Less Really is More

Stephen Schmidt·October 31, 2009
( Originally written for Whosoever Magazine, this recaps and updates my continuing journey into “Radical Acceptance” ) There’s...
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Faith, Anticipation and Expectation

Stephen Schmidt·October 14, 2009
We are the “Faith” generation. Many of us who surfed the wave of “Word-Faith” teaching that swept explosively...
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Some Prizes Just Aren’t Worth Pursuing …

Stephen Schmidt·October 10, 2009
Everybody likes getting an award.  We all like a little recognition now and then, holding the spotlight for...
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You gotta Cooperate with Change

Stephen Schmidt·September 25, 2009
I’m tired. Not physically, but mentally, maybe a bit emotionally. And I know why. I’ve deliberately put myself...
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Holy Kiss — Holy Cow !

Stephen Schmidt·September 10, 2009
This little adventure into “Radical Acceptance” and checking out this new church is making me think about a...
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Adventures in Radical Acceptance (Round 2)

Stephen Schmidt·September 8, 2009
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Radical Acceptance

Stephen Schmidt·August 31, 2009
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Stephen Schmidt·August 13, 2009
In the Kingdom of God, everything is possible. No big revelation there, right?  Most people of faith have...
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Jesus Called. He wants you to Man Up!

Stephen Schmidt·July 25, 2009
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