Author Archives: Don Schmidt

Psalm 105:3  Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Isn’t it wonderful that we have a miracle working God who is intimately involved in our lives?  Isn’t it incredible that our God, … Continue reading →

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 Jerusalem.  Think … 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 known as … Continue reading →

Mark 16:17b In my name they will drive out demons;  Proverbs 16:22a  Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, About six weeks after meeting the Lord (my thunderous encounter with Him), I went up to Minneapolis … 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 about 10+ years ago when I drove to Akron where our son Jamie and his … 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 much this … Continue reading →

Romans 1:20 and Ephesians 2:10 We are in a time of amazing special effects in the entertainment industry.  Things we see in movies appear real but aren’t.  Think about all the sales appeals made to us.  Claims are presented as … Continue reading →

Joshua 23:11  So be very careful to love the LORD your God. I once was able to attend a meeting in which the author Stephen Covey spoke (7 Habits of Highly Effective People).  There was a large crowd and the … Continue reading →