Monthly Archives: December 2013

Wednesday January 1, 2013 New Years Day

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Don Schmidt

James 1:2, 3  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. One of my favorite characters in C. S. Lewis’ Narnia Tales … Continue reading →

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Tuesday December 31, 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 2:6  For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Years ago I was an assistant pastor and was going through an exceedingly difficult and painful situation with some members of the high school youth group … Continue reading →

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Monday December 30, 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. This week we’ve talked about ‘Why?’ and ‘Why not?’; skunk factors, saltiness and excellence.  All of these have addressed particulars … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 29, 2013

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 5:1 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Have you noticed that everything that is considered ‘excellence’ requires effort and work?  Music, sports, writing, college, cooking, careers, parenting, marriage, … Continue reading →

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Saturday December 28, 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:13  “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Yesterday I … Continue reading →

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Friday December 27, 2013

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Don Schmidt

1 John 3:3  Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. “Why not?” – and the ‘skunk factor’! This is another question that we might frequently ask or hear asked of us.  It is … Continue reading →

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Thursday December 26, 2013

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 9:10  Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. “Why?” This is a question that many of us frequently have.  Sometimes there are ready answers, i.e., “Why did I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday December 24, 2013 – Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Luke 1:34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” We are thrilled with the birth of Jesus and the miracle of a virgin giving birth to the Christ as foretold by Isaiah.  But have … Continue reading →

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Monday December 23, 2013

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Don Schmidt

2 Kings 5:11, 12  But Naaman went away angry and said, “I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the spot and … Continue reading →

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