Author Archives: 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 →

Ruth 1:20 “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? The … Continue reading →

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 →

Luke 24:30-32  30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32They … Continue reading →

Matthew 26:31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’” Any understanding of the … Continue reading →

Luke 22:61-62  The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter.  Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.”  62And he went outside and wept bitterly. I … Continue reading →

Note: We are at dear friends tonight.  We won’t have power at our home until tomorrow night so it seemed good to post tongiht. Matthew 5:8  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. This is a … Continue reading →

Note: Sorry for the delay.  Our neighborhood is without power since midnight last night.  An adventuresome day! Matthew 13:54-55  Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get … Continue reading →

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 →

John 15:5  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Picture a large sailboat, out at sea, with … Continue reading →