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Monday January 6, 2014

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 34:19  The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; What if…?  Have you ever noticed how these two words have a tendency to lead us down a trail that leads to a … Continue reading →

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Sunday January 5, 2014

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:13  “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Do … Continue reading →

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Saturday January 4, 2014

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Acts 7:30  “After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai.” I woke up this morning thinking about Moses and his encounter with God at the … Continue reading →

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Friday January 3, 2014

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 33:4  For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. Have you ever been forgotten?  Or have you forgotten someone else?  How about forgetting an important event?  It happens to all … Continue reading →

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Thursday January 2, 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 20:7  Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Have you ever noticed how easy tests are where you know all the answers to the questions?  It’s the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday January 1, 2013 New Years Day

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Don Schmidt

James 1:2, 3  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. One of my favorite characters in C. S. Lewis’ Narnia Tales … Continue reading →

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Tuesday December 31, 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 2:6  For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Years ago I was an assistant pastor and was going through an exceedingly difficult and painful situation with some members of the high school youth group … Continue reading →

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Monday December 30, 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. This week we’ve talked about ‘Why?’ and ‘Why not?’; skunk factors, saltiness and excellence.  All of these have addressed particulars … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 29, 2013

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 5:1 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Have you noticed that everything that is considered ‘excellence’ requires effort and work?  Music, sports, writing, college, cooking, careers, parenting, marriage, … Continue reading →

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Saturday December 28, 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:13  “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Yesterday I … Continue reading →

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