Sylvia Schroeder
Her love for pasta and all things Italian stems from years of ministry abroad. She’d love to tell you about it over a steaming cup of cappuccino. Connect with Sylvia on her blog, When the House is Quiet, her Facebook page, or Twitter.
Contributing Writer
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10 Ways to Mentor Younger Believers
The need continues for older spiritual mentors to come alongside younger believers in their unique journeys. It is a joy and privilege.Thursday, October 10, 2024
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What Does the Bible Say about Grandparents and How They Are Blessings?
Is my role to spoil and indulge them as society implies or does what does the Bible say about grandparents indicate something different, something of greater value?Monday, June 17, 2024
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How Does Knowing How the Chiasm Works Transform Our Bible Reading?
Does recognizing a chiasm in the Bible make any difference in how we read God’s Word? Can identifying chiastic passages enhance our time spent in God’s Word?Friday, May 17, 2024
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7 Connections to Draw between the Garden, Nativity, and Cross as You Prepare for Easter
The Easter holiday felt a bit like Christmas when I was a child. It promised a new dress and bonnet for church, the Easter egg hunt, and, of course, those wonderful chocolate eggs. I knew the...Thursday, February 29, 2024
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When Does the Bible Say that God Will Recompense Us?
What does it truly mean to recompense something? The Bible shows there is surprisingly more to it than repaying evil.Friday, January 26, 2024
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How Can Christians Practice 'A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath' Today?
How do we follow the biblical advice that “a soft answer turns away wrath” in a world where people get praised for being as loud as possible?Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Why Did Jesus Mean By “Let This Cup Pass from Me”?
When Jesus asked "let this cup pass from me," he was in the most stressful situation of his life. So what did he mean with these words... and did he really sweat blood?Friday, November 11, 2022
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Where Is the “Run the Race” Verse in the Bible?
You probably didn't know there are multiple Bible verses that talk about racing. What does the most famous verse, "run the race set before us," tell us about following Jesus?Thursday, September 8, 2022
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What Can We Learn from Abraham’s Father Terah?
Terah may not rank high on the list of most famous people in the Bible, but his life laid the groundwork for something majestic.Monday, July 18, 2022
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Where Does the Bible Say "He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen?"
The words "he is not here, for he has risen" had a huge impact on the Gospel story. What was even more shocking for the disciples was who the angel told these words to.Friday, February 4, 2022