Monthly Archives: May 2025

Saturday May 31, 2025 – The true story: No turning back. No turning back.

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Luke 5:11  So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Luke 9:57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” This morning I was … Continue reading →

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Friday May 30, 2025 – When are two sons not two sons?

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Ishmael and Isaac  – Which one is the child of promise? When are two sons, not two sons? Answer: God’s view of Abraham’s offspring – Ishmael and Isaac.  While both boys had Abraham as their father, only one was the … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 29, 2025 – Being unable to recognize reality

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Have you thought about the power inherent in humility? It enables … Continue reading →

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Wednesday May 28, 2025 – The ‘opportunities’ testing brings

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Don Schmidt

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; In the Lord’s prayer there is the passage, “and lead us not into temptation”.  I heard … Continue reading →

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Tuesday May 27, 2025 – Jesus will make a way for you

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 16:33  I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, … Continue reading →

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Monday May 26, 2025 – You’ve got a friend…

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Do you remember a song by James Taylor titled ‘You’ve Got A Friend’?  The words fit the times many of us are going through and I’ve got some of the … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 25, 2025 – Lucy and the Magician’s book

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 7:1  Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Judging others can be a bit like having termites in the house – the problem can be there for a lengthy time before we become aware of it.  Then … Continue reading →

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Saturday May 24, 2025 – Not just a storm but a furious squall!

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

NOTE: Thank you for your prayers. We are both over the virus of the last couple of days. Mark 4:35  That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Have you … Continue reading →

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Friday May 23, 2025 – The problem with “Why?”

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Don Schmidt

NOTE: Please pray for Donna. She’s now dealing with the virus I dealt with 2 days ago. I’m much better. Psalm 139:23, 24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 22, 2025 – A memory of theMill and Krispy Kreme

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 34:8a  Taste and see that the LORD is good; We lived in Colorado Springs from 2005 – 2009.  During that time it was our privilege to be a part of a marvelous Friday night gathering there called “theMill”.  About 1,000 college … Continue reading →

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