Tag Archives: Richard Schumacher

In A Handbasket

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. – Isaiah 54:10 Historians will … Continue reading

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Dear Bill

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world – John16:33 There are some things in life that we simply … Continue reading

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One Moment

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 Today is a somber day on … Continue reading

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On Point

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. – 1 Corinthians 12:27 I am currently teaching a course at Concordia University, Ann Arbor called “The Art of Teaching.” It is a … Continue reading

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At the end of the -dy

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens – Ecclesiastes 3:1 Over the years, I have passed many milestones of aging. Some of them have been good. I couldn’t wait to turn sixteen … Continue reading

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In Your Eyes

Remember all of the advice your mom gave you when you were a kid? Eat your vegetables, don’t sit too close to the television, wash behind your ears, and the classic – make sure you’re wearing clean underwear. Most of … Continue reading

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Sixteen Minutes

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:15-16 There are certain movies that leave a lasting impression on us, introducing characters that … Continue reading

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Shout Out for Students

I heard a most interesting news story out of Japan early this week. It seems that a few men took the opportunity to go stand in a Tokyo park and shout declarations of love for their wives. As I read … Continue reading

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Kathleen Elizabeth

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so … Continue reading

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Extravagant

Consider the kind of extravagant love the Father has lavished on us – He calls us children of God! – 1 John 3:1 I recently had the pleasure of hearing Ben Freudenburg present at a conference of Lutheran school principals. … Continue reading

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