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Thursday January 5 – Summit Ablaze

Posted on January 5, 2012 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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Wednesday January 4 – Summit Ablaze

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 115:1  Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Summit Ablaze – Something exciting is happening here!  We are part of a yearlong prayer initiative that … Continue reading →

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Tuesday January 3

Posted on January 3, 2012 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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Monday January 2

Posted on January 2, 2012 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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Sunday New Year’s Day 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 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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Saturday December 31

Posted on December 31, 2011 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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Friday December 30

Posted on December 30, 2011 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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Thursday December 29

Posted on December 29, 2011 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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Wednesday December 28

Posted on December 28, 2011 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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Tuesday December 27

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Don Schmidt

1 John 3:3  Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. “Why not?” – and the ‘skunk factor’! This is another question that we might frequently ask or hear asked of us.  It is … Continue reading →

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