Monthly Archives: March 2026

Monday March 23, 2026 – The joy of living out this verse!

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:16  Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody. (The Message) Have you noticed that Jesus could relate well to anyone?  Tax collectors, sinners, prostitutes, Samaritans,  – everyone that the … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 22, 2026 – “I just helped him cry.”

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:15  Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. The Amplified Bible adds a bit of understanding to this verse, ”Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].”  … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 21, 2026 – The Old Testament is such a gift to us!

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 10:6,11  6 these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did.  11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom … Continue reading →

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Friday March 20, 2026 – Jacob and Joseph together at last!

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 45:25, 26  So they went up out of Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan.  They told him, “Joseph is still alive!  In fact he is ruler of all Egypt.”  Jacob was stunned; he … Continue reading →

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Thursday March 19, 2026 – Joseph revealing God’s plan

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 45:3  Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. What an amazing moment this is!  Joseph’s brothers didn’t … Continue reading →

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Wednesday March 18, 2026 – Joseph recognizes his brothers

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:21-24a  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 come … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 17, 2026 – A stellar example of rightly responding to offense!

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:6  Now Joseph was the governor of the land, the one who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph’s brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground.  Proverbs 18:19a  An offended brother … Continue reading →

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Monday March 16, 2026 – Why not Benjamin?

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:3, 4  Then ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt. 4 But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, with the others, because he was afraid that harm might come to him It has been about 8 … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 15, 2026 – God’s plan required Joseph to be in prison

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:1  When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream. “Did Joseph spend two more years in prison due to a cupbearer’s faulty memory?”  Isn’t that a great question?  A companion question to it is, “Did God intend … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 14, 2026 – Being ready to walk through the door of opportunity

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:38  So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” Joseph has just interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams.  But he’s done more than that.  He has given instructions on what needs … Continue reading →

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