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Monthly Archives: December 2010

Top 20 Posts of 2010

By caryschmidt | December 30, 2010

As we wrap up this year, I want to thank you for allowing this blog into your life. Of all the demands on our time and attention, I do not take it lightly that you would stop by and participate in the things that are posted here. I am grateful! And I pray that you [...]

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The Problem with Relevance

By caryschmidt | December 29, 2010

Honestly, I like the word relevant, but I also have a problem with it. It is subjective. When someone I know, who believes like I do and shares my philosophy of ministry says, “I want my ministry to be relevant”—I know what they mean and I agree. They mean, without compromising truth or God’s Word, [...]

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Podcast—Characteristics of Healthy Church

By caryschmidt | December 28, 2010

The December edition of the Spiritual Leadership Podcast is now live. It’s a little late, but you were probably too busy before Christmas to listen to it any way, right? The lesson is entitled “10 Characteristics of a Healthy Church” and it focuses on the health of a church as opposed to the growth. So [...]

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My Personal Portrait of Grace

By caryschmidt | December 22, 2010

“Oops… I’m sorry…” This has become my opening line more than I care to admit. The scene, on a sick day, is something like this. I’m convalescing in some reclined position, propped up by pillows in bed or on the couch, without much strength. It’s mid-morning. Dana has awakened long before me, helped the kids [...]

Posted in family | Tagged family | 9 Comments

A Collection of Posts About Annual Planning

By caryschmidt | December 9, 2010

Perhaps you’ve come across this blog in the past 12 months. If so, this post is for you. Over the past few years, I’ve written a number of articles about creating an annual planner for life and ministry and about personal productivity. I thought it might be helpful to re-post these with titles, summaries, and [...]

Posted in christian life, leadership, productivity, uncategorized | Tagged biblical living, leadership, ministry, organization, productivity, technology, time management | 1 Comment
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