Monthly Archives: July 2014

Thursday July 31, 2014

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 119:105  Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. This morning I would like us to consider a cooking illustration.  Do we view God’s word like recipe cards?  They sit on a shelf … Continue reading →

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Wednesday July 30, 2014

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Don Schmidt

John 14:15  “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” When I was a student at Wheaton Grad School I was blessed to be able to take a course taught by Dr. Merrill Tenney, a great Bible scholar.  … Continue reading →

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Tuesday July 29, 2014

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 13:4a  Love is patient, love is kind. Have you ever thought about how wonderful kindness is?  There is really nothing like it.  Unfortunately, we are not accustomed to encountering kindness or to being kind ourselves.  Think of all … Continue reading →

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Monday July 28, 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:19  Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, Take My Life And Let It Be – Frances Havergal, 1874 Take my life and let it be, … Continue reading →

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Sunday July 27, 2014

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 141:3  Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Years ago, I’m told that a famous comedian was asked if there would be comedians in heaven.  He answered, “No – because … Continue reading →

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Saturday July 26, 2014

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 9:1, 2  I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.  2I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. One of … Continue reading →

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Friday July 25, 2014

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Continued from yesterday – Psalm 1:1-3   1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is … Continue reading →

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Thursday July 24, 2014

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 1:1-3   1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday July 23, 2014

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Don Schmidt

James 1:22  Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Year ago, back when I was surviving as an insurance salesman, I made a significant sale to a small business twice – at … Continue reading →

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Tuesday July 22, 2014

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 6:1a  Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity… When we are born again, God does an amazing work in us.  We become new creatures in Christ Jesus.  Old things pass away and … Continue reading →

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