Author Archives: Don Schmidt

Mark 4:7  Some fell in the weeds; as it came up, it was strangled among the weeds and nothing came of it. It’s amazing how many weeds have flowers.  I’m not talking about the ones that you see along roads … Continue reading →

A Special Prayer:  The Scriptures are filled with such wonderful men and women of faith.  The Lord helped me write this prayer several years ago for a conference.  It is particularly fitting this time of year with graduations, commencements, weddings … Continue reading →

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. President Reagan had this wonderful plaque on his desk: … Continue reading →

Proverbs 17:9  He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. You’re driving down the road in wintery weather.  A truck goes by and suddenly your windshield is covered with slush and dirt.  … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Have you ever noticed how common mistakes are?  Fortunately we don’t have video replay in our daily lives where family and friends can relive our blunders.  It’s bad enough listening … Continue reading →

Philippians 1:3  I thank my God every time I remember you. Let’s take some time to remember the very special people that God has used to bless and help us over the years.  They may be life long friends or … Continue reading →

John 1:45-46  45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”  46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from … Continue reading →

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 →

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 … Continue reading →

Galatians 5:16  So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Computers are a vital part of our lives. You likely wouldn’t be reading this devotional without one (unless you have … Continue reading →