Author Archives: Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Years ago my mother had a powerful experience with the Lord.  It involved the death of a good friend.  He was a younger … Continue reading →

Proverbs 15:33 “The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”  Isaiah 66:2b “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” Another of my … Continue reading →

John 8:31, 32  To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” One of the more … Continue reading →

1 Chronicles 16:11-12  Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.  Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, The other day I had an unexpected surprise.  It was a typically busy … Continue reading →

James 1:20  For man’s anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires]. (Amplified) One of my all time favorite films is Chariots of Fire* – the 1981 British film that tells the fact-based story of two athletes in … Continue reading →

James 1:19  My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, In the mid-seventies I got to attend Wheaton Grad School.  It was one of the richest times in … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 7:22  For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman; similarly, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. Consider another time and another place.  … Continue reading →

Psalm 29:2  Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Our God is wonderful all the time.  But having said that, He does some of the most special things in … Continue reading →

Colossians 1:9  For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Back in the … Continue reading →

When I woke up this morning…. … the word ‘holy’ was there – in mind.  It’s fascinating the way the Lord will give me a thought that when I awake, it is just there in the center of my mind, … Continue reading →