Category: Articles by Terry Schmidt

Proverbs 20:30 says, “Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, as do stripes (blows, strokes, beatings) the inner depths of the heart.” The Today’s English Version reads this way: “Sometimes it takes a painful experience to make us change our ways.” To verify the truth of…

Not much is known about the Apostle Andrew. He is best known for being the brother of the Apostle Peter. Both were fishermen from the town of Capernaum (Mk 1:29), and labored in their trade together on the Sea of Galilee (Jn 1:44). Although Andrew…

In this modern-day world here in the 21st century, with all of its scientific achievements and technological advancements, there is little anymore that can surprise or amaze us. However, everyone will be amazed when they stand before Almighty God and give account of their life…

Most people do things for three basic reasons. First, they do things because they want to. This strong desire moves them to action, usually with enthusiasm and wholehearted devotion. They are “not lagging in diligence” but are “fervent in spirit, serving the Lord” (Rom 12:11)….

Comfort zones are those places where one feels safe and secure with little stress to deal with. They represent that with which we are familiar and have grown accustomed to. In our comfort zones we feel at ease and somewhat in control. Moving out of…

When those gathered on the Day of Pentecost almost 2000 years ago heard the Apostle Peter preach, “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ,” they were “cut to the heart.” …

The concept of a bodily resurrection has been questioned and contested by many for thousands of years.  The Sadducees, a religious sect who did not believe in the resurrection, challenged Jesus on this issue during His earthly ministry (Matt 22:23-32).  And the Apostle Paul, as…

The scribes and Pharisees were learned men who studied the Mosaic Law and the sacred texts of the Old Testament with great care and diligence. Having such access to the Word of God, they [of all people], should have recognized Jesus as the Messiah. But…

Jesus taught, “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven” (Mt 7:21). Obedience is at the heart of Christianity and the Gospel message (Rom 6:17). Download article as…

Testing is an unavoidable part of life. Educational institutions periodically administer tests to evaluate the learning progress of their students. Businesses and companies test job applicants to determine if they have the knowledge and skills needed to perform certain tasks. Military and law enforcement routinely…