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Saturday September 19, 2015

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Don Schmidt

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 →

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Friday September 18, 2015

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Don Schmidt

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 →

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Thursday September 17, 2015

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Don Schmidt

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 →

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Wednesday September 16, 2015

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Don Schmidt

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 →

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Tuesday September 15, 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Don Schmidt

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 →

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Monday September 14, 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 62:8  Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Have you ever noticed how refreshing some little things can be?  Like a gentle breeze on a warm summer’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday September 13, 2015

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Joshua 4:20-24  20 And Joshua set up at Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken out of the Jordan. 21 He said to the Israelites, “In the future when your descendants ask their fathers, ‘What do these stones mean?’ 22 … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 12, 2015

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Acts 4:11 This [Jesus] is The stone despised by you builders, who has become the  cornerstone. Do you ever stop to think about the really special things that God has done in your life?  If you had to, could you … Continue reading →

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Friday September 11, 2015 – 14 years ago 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Years ago my mother had a powerful experience with the Lord.  It involved the death of a good friend.  He was a younger … Continue reading →

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Thursday September 10, 2015

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 15:33 “The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”  Isaiah 66:2b “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” Another of my … Continue reading →

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