Monthly Archives: October 2024

Friday October 11, 2024 – 56 years ago today, beyond anything I could dream! Part 1

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 116:1  I love the Lord, for He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. My story Part 1: Although I was raised going to church, albeit a liberal one, I never developed faith to speak of.  The … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 10, 2024 – The message of creation!

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 19:1  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. When I was a little boy I had a book about Grandpa Bunny Bunny.  He was the founder of Bunnyville and the father … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 9, 2024 – How to respond to unjust suffering…

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 2:19  For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. We have a tendency to expect positive results when we do the right thing.  Nothing wrong … Continue reading →

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Tuesday October 8, 2024 – Things happen…How will we respond?

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 37:36  Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard. Life is filled with all kinds of experiences – many good, some not-so-good, and some downright awful.  I think at … Continue reading →

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Monday October 7, 2024 – It was God’s plan for him!

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:21 They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress has … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 6, 2024 – Hiking provides a helpful illustration

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Don Schmidt

James 1:2  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, The house we lived in in Tennessee backed up to a school yard that had a ½ mile walking path.  I would typically … Continue reading →

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Saturday October 5, 2024 – Expressing the fragrance of Jesus

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. I would like us to consider aroma and fragrance.  These words have to do with the sense … Continue reading →

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Friday October 4, 2024 – What should (must) we desire?

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 20:4  May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. I remember reading this verse and not having a clue what the desire of my heart was.  On top of that, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 3, 2024 – The fear of the LORD is wonderful!

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Don Schmidt

The fear of the Lord As we consider the fear of the Lord, take a moment and think of the story of Pinocchio.  A wooden puppet becomes a real boy.  Something inanimate becomes alive and vibrantly real.  For many the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 2, 2024 – It’s all about Him…

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Philemon 4-5  Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say, “Oh, thank you, God!” I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other believers. The Message What … Continue reading →

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