Author Archives: Don Schmidt

Proverbs 22:6  Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Yesterday I used the illustration of training our children when they were little in the principle of obedience … Continue reading →

Romans 13:10  Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Over the years I have been greatly helped by focusing on the importance of biblical love.  Love always takes priority.  While we are free … Continue reading →

Proverbs 27:5-6a  Better is open rebuke than hidden love.  6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, One of my classes at Wheaton Grad School dealt with resolving conflicts.  We each had to take a test that measured our view … Continue reading →

Psalm 9:1  I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonder. Have you ever thought of praying scripture?  Years ago I heard a teaching on this idea and it has been a … Continue reading →

Proverbs 17:3  The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the  heart. Many years ago I heard the story of an old cowboy Christian.  He described God’s dealings with him as gold being purified.  Apparently … Continue reading →

Psalm 27:14  Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Have you noticed how God just loves to use the experience of ‘waiting’ in our lives?  We have such a tendency to expect things … Continue reading →

Proverbs 31:10-12       A wife of noble character who can find?  She is worth far more than rubies.  11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.  12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days … Continue reading →

From the book of Proverbs Yesterday I wrote about the privilege of being God’s people.  We Christians must live lives that declare us to truly be His people.  In simple terms, the issue is not God’s love for us but … Continue reading →

Exodus 19:4-6  ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on  eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations … Continue reading →

Matthew 5:38-42  38“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to  him the other also. 40And … Continue reading →