Author Archives: Don Schmidt

Part 6 in a series on Joseph:  Genesis 40:6-7  When Joseph came to them the next morning, he saw that they were dejected. So he asked Pharaoh’s officials who were in custody with him in his master’s house, “Why are … Continue reading →

Part 5 in a series on Joseph: Psalm 105:17-19  and He sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave.  They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, … Continue reading →

Part 4 in a series on Joseph:  1 Peter 2:19  For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. We have a tendency to expect positive results when … Continue reading →

Part 3 of a series on Joseph:  Genesis 39:9  “No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a … Continue reading →

Part 2 of a series on Joseph:  Genesis 37:36  Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard. Life is filled with all kinds of experiences – many good, some not-so-good, … Continue reading →

Part 1 of a series on Joseph:  Genesis 42:21 They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would … Continue reading →

James 1:2  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, The house we’re living in backs up to a school yard that has a ½ mile walking path.  The other day I was … Continue reading →

Proverbs 11:5  The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them. The Lord wants a man to be a farmer so He gives him a farm.  He provides him all the tools, equipment, seed, fertilizer and instructs him … Continue reading →

Exodus 19:18 Mount Sinai was covered with smoke, because the LORD descended on it in fire. The smoke billowed up from it like smoke from a furnace, the whole mountain trembled violently, Can you imagine the excitement, wonder, awe and … Continue reading →

Proverbs  8:17  I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Donna and I are going to celebrate our 41st anniversary this year.  They have truly been wonderful years and my heart is to learn to … Continue reading →