What God Wants For Your Life

5 Priorities as We Vote

fwschmidt — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:43:06 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here and my posts now will link to the writing that I’ve been doing at Patheos, with the topic reflected in the title. If you would like to comment on the subject matter, I suggest that you contribute there. I am more likely to see it.

Here is the link to this week’s blog. You can scroll back to see earlier posts:

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/whatgodwantsforyourlife/2016/04/5-priorities-as-we-vote/

A Follow-on about Preaching, Suffering, and Loss

fwschmidt — Thu, 29 May 2014 16:08:46 +0000

Over on Linked in, in response to my column on preaching about suffering and loss one colleague wrote: “Thanks for the tip! I found this a useful article, if a bit snippy at the end. Do you have any pointers on what to do, rather than what not to do?”

Here’s how I responded. I hope it’s helpful (see the comments section):

http://www.patheos.com/Progressive-Christian/Preaching-on-Suffering-and-Loss-Frederick-Schmidt-05-23-2014.html

There is also a conversation there with a Jewish reader….

Preaching on Suffering and Loss

fwschmidt — Tue, 27 May 2014 13:42:03 +0000

This is a direct and uncompromising column. The original version was even more direct. There is a reason for its tenor. What we say to people who are suffering matters. We may not be able to alleviate the suffering that people experience, but we can nurture a space in which people experience hope and can trust that God loves them, grieves with them, and cares for them. Anything less is not enough. The article is addressed to clergy, but there points made here that are relevant to anyone who hopes to be a vehicle of hope in hard times.

http://www.patheos.com/Progressive-Christian/Preaching-on-Suffering-and-Loss-Frederick-Schmidt-05-23-2014.html

Leadership in Anxious Times

fwschmidt — Tue, 27 May 2014 04:38:38 +0000

Some thoughts on Leadership in Anxious Times:

Nothing sidelines an institution faster than contraction and flailing that is labeled as vision and the dawning of a new era.

http://www.patheos.com//Progressive-Christian/Leadership-Anxious-Times-Frederick-Schmidt-05-16-2014.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PatheosProgressiveChristianPortal+%28Portal+-+Progressive+Christian%29

Burning Snow

fwschmidt — Fri, 23 May 2014 16:53:03 +0000

Some thoughts on ancient spiritual wisdom:

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/whatgodwantsforyourlife/2014/05/burning-snow/

Holidays and The Dave Test

fwschmidt — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 01:07:55 +0000

Question number three: “Can I avoid using stained glass language?” You can find it here:

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/whatgodwantsforyourlife/2013/11/no-cause-for-celebration-question-three-of-ten/

Navigating the Holidays with The Dave Test

fwschmidt — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:37:52 +0000

People take holidays. Suffering doesn’t. So, how do we navigate the holidays when our lives have been touched by loss or misfortune? Based on the questions I raise in The Dave Test…I am reflecting on that challenge in my blog at Patheos.com.

This week’s Dave Test question:

Question two of ten…”Can I give up my broken gods?”

Navigating the Holidays with the help of The Dave Test

fwschmidt — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:13:58 +0000

Week one of ten:

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/whatgodwantsforyourlife/2013/11/no-cause-for-celebration-question-one-of-ten/

Venomous and Poisonous

fwschmidt — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:25:09 +0000

Venomous and Poisonous: The Difference Matters:

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/whatgodwantsforyourlife/2012/07/venomous-and-poisonous/

Prophecy and Public Policy

fwschmidt — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:03:05 +0000

Are we willing to do what it takes to be prophetic?

http://www.patheos.com//Progressive-Christian/Prophecy-Public-Policy-Frederick-Schmidt-06-18-2012.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PatheosProgressiveChristianPortal+%28Portal+-+Progressive+Christian%29