Monthly Archives: December 2014

Thursday December 11, 2014

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Romans 6:6  For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— We recently experienced the beauty of a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday December 10, 2014

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ruth 4:13, 16  13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. Then he went to her, and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.  16 Then Naomi took the child, laid him … Continue reading →

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Tuesday December 9, 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 41:13  For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. When we’re frightened and concerned it is a wonderful blessing to be comforted.  … Continue reading →

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Monday December 8, 2014

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:1-2   Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. I woke up this … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 7, 2014

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 4:1  As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. What constitutes a life worthy of our calling as a Christian?  What does such a life look … Continue reading →

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Saturday December 6, 2014

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Romans 14:8  If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Upon entering Wheaton Grad School I was aware that I … Continue reading →

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Friday December 5, 2014

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Hebrew 11:6  But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently … Continue reading →

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Thursday December 4, 2014

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Philemon 22  And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers. This verse reminds me of dear friends and a memorable answer to prayer.  Shortly after … Continue reading →

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Wednesday December 3, 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Luke 4:18-19  “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.  He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday December 2, 2014

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 2:9  But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Years ago … Continue reading →

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