Author Archives: Don Schmidt

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 … Continue reading →

MUST SEE!!! Monday morning Donna and I went to see the movie Risen.  We had read about it and expected a good movie – BUT it was far beyond our expectations.  It is one of the best movies we have … 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  9You 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 →

Acts 9:31  Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. Have you ever lived anywhere … Continue reading →

Scripture verse is at the end of the devotional Let’s go back about 55 years to when people didn’t have cable or satellite TV.  The only TV signals we received were from local stations within signal distance which was about … 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 →

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 →