Monthly Archives: April 2026

Tuesday April 21, 2026 – What message are we communicating?

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 1:27a  Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Have you ever thought about the fact that so much of our lives we are representing someone or something?  At work we represent our employer.  … Continue reading →

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Monday April 20, 2026 – Comparing our Jesus walk to a speedboat and a sailboat

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Don Schmidt

John 3:8  “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” Think about the differences between a … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 19, 2026 – Psalm 23 and the attributes of a loving family

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 95:6-7  Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; 7 for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.  Today, if only you … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 18, 2026 – Getting rid of the ‘flatness’ in our lives

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 95:1-3  Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.  2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.  3 For the LORD … Continue reading →

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Friday April 17, 2026 – From bad to worse by God’s design!

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Exodus 5:22, 23 Moses returned to the LORD and said, “O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people? Is this why you sent me?  Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 16, 2026 – They are new every morning

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness. These verses make me think of a pastoral picture.  Think of a large flower … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 15, 2026 – But even if He doesn’t…

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Daniel 3:16-18  Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 14, 2026 – Missing the Lord in the midst of pain and difficulties

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Ruth 1:20, 21 “Don’t call me Naomi, “she told them.” Call me Mara, (bitter) because the Almighty has made my life very bitter. 21 I went away full, but the LORD has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? … Continue reading →

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Monday April 14, 2026 – Buffeted by the storms around us

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 9:10b  and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding Why is this happening?  Why did that happen?  How could that happen?  I don’t understand! How often are these expressions in our minds, on our lips and evidence of a … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 12, 2026 – A life-giving gem!

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:10  and find out what pleases the Lord. There are 7 words in this verse and they present a thought and a command that is important beyond measure.  I’m embarrassed by the number of times I’ve read the book … Continue reading →

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