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Stephen Schmidt·March 21, 2009
I come from a faith tradition that believes in miracles. We believe in divine healing, in supernatural provision,...
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Meditation over Morning Coffee: Grace & the Law (ongoing)

Stephen Schmidt·March 8, 2009
You know that principle of synchronicity? It’s the idea that a coincidence of events can somehow seem related...
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Stephen Schmidt·February 15, 2009
It’s a bright, cold Sunday morning, and as usual, I’m sitting with my coffee trying to focus my...
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Stephen Schmidt·January 22, 2009
This morning my sister-in-law Christine sent out an email regarding the importance of our thought-life that got me...
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An Ox on the Sabbath

Stephen Schmidt·January 11, 2009
Compassion trumps correctness. Relationship is more important than being right. Over the past few weeks, my brother and...
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Starting 2009 out right: “Let it Go!”

Stephen Schmidt·January 1, 2009
So many people I know have commented how glad they are to see 2008 in their rear-view mirror,...
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A “Prospering” Soul — the Stress-Killer

Stephen Schmidt·December 17, 2008
My sister-in-law, Christine Schmidt, sent this email message the other day, and I thought it had some interesting insights....
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Stephen Schmidt·December 12, 2008
You were created for impact. So how did you spend your day today? The Bible teaches that God...
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Stephen Schmidt·December 2, 2008
I hate disappointment.  It messes me up.  Especially when it’s directed at God.  “What? Can God disappoint?”  Sure...
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Stephen Schmidt·November 16, 2008
Yesterday, thousands of people joined demonstrations and rallies in major cities across America to protest the passing of...
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