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Sunday December 8, 2013

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:1-2   Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. I woke up this … Continue reading →

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Saturday December 7, 2013

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 4:1  As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. What constitutes a life worthy of our calling as a Christian?  What does such a life look … Continue reading →

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Friday December 6, 2013

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Romans 14:8  If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Upon entering Wheaton Grad School I was aware that I … Continue reading →

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Thursday December 5, 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Hebrew 11:6  But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently … Continue reading →

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Wednesday December 4, 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Philemon 22  And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers. This verse reminds me of dear friends and a memorable answer to prayer.  Shortly after … Continue reading →

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Tuesday December 3, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 95:1-3  Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.  2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.  3 For the LORD … Continue reading →

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Monday December 2, 2013

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 5:16  So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Computers are a vital part of our lives. You likely wouldn’t be reading this devotional without one.  They are really … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 1, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 2:9  But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Years ago … Continue reading →

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Saturday November 30, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 5:14  But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. In Colorado Springs it sure is easy to know which way is west – and from that all the … Continue reading →

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Friday November 29, 2013

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 12:22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. Is it okay sometimes to not tell the truth or to deliberately mislead?  Are ‘white lies’ appropriate sometimes?  Are there ever situations where avoiding hurting … Continue reading →

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