Author Archives: Don Schmidt

Joshua 24:15a  But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, In 1996 my two oldest sons and I went on a mission trip to Romania with a small group … Continue reading →

Isaiah 9:6-7  6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  7 Of the greatness of … Continue reading →

Psalm 37:23a  If Yahweh delights in a man’s way, Our Pekingese, Snuggles, sleeps with us every night. Usually she sleeps through the night but now and then she wakes up having to go to the bathroom.  This means I get … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 9:8  And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. I’m reminded of a special kindness … Continue reading →

1 Peter 1:8  You never saw him, yet you love him. You still don’t see him, yet you trust him—with laughter and singing. (The Message) After I met Jesus years ago, I remember being told about an older prominent Christian … Continue reading →

Ephesians 5:25  Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, This morning I woke up thinking about the pain of couples who quit loving one another.  I was reminded of a dream … Continue reading →

1 John 4:9, 10  9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 12:9a  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Have you ever had the experience of trying to put something together only to discover a key part … Continue reading →

Hebrews 11:1  Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I thought of a most interesting picture to illustrate faith in our walk with Jesus.  Do you enjoy eating?  Do … Continue reading →

Psalm 105:3  Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Isn’t it wonderful that we have a miracle working God who is intimately involved in our lives?  Isn’t it incredible that our God, … Continue reading →