Author Archives: Don Schmidt

Psalm 122:6-7  Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. 7 May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” It is important that we pray for Israel and the peace of … Continue reading →

1 Timothy 2:1-2  I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. … Continue reading →

John 15:8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. When I was a new Christian I remember being given some advice by an evangelist friend.  He said it was a … Continue reading →

Isaiah 27:2b-3  “Sing about a fruitful vineyard: 3 I, the LORD, watch over it; I water it continually.  I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it. I grew up in Southwestern Michigan in an area … Continue reading →

Proverbs 16:22a  Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, About six weeks after meeting the Lord, I went up to Minneapolis for what I thought was going to be a youth retreat for high school and … 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 →

Titus 2:13-14  while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his … Continue reading →

Proverbs 20:11  Every child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right. One of my favorite memories is the time a few years ago when I drove to Akron where our son Jamie and his family … Continue reading →

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Whenever I go outside I love to hear the soft song of a Mourning Dove.  … Continue reading →

Psalm 139:23, 24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Eureka!  I don’t know how … Continue reading →