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Thursday December 15

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Don Schmidt

John 21:16a  Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” We’ve written before of the movie Fiddler on the Roof.  It is a musical about the life of a family in the small Jewish village of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday December 14

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 13:5, 6  But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.  6 I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me. How long??  How long is it going to take me … Continue reading →

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Tuesday December 13

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 12:5-6  5And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6because the Lord disciplines those he … Continue reading →

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Monday December 12

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Revelation 3:19  Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Do you remember times when you were growing up when you wanted to do something and were told “No” by your parents?  Did you receive … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 11

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Romans 6:6  For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— This weekend we have experienced the beauty … Continue reading →

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Saturday December 10

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Ruth 4:13, 16  13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. Then he went to her, and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.  16 Then Naomi took the child, laid him … Continue reading →

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Friday December 9

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 41:13  For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. When we’re frightened and concerned it is a wonderful blessing to be comforted.  … Continue reading →

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Thursday December 8

Posted on December 8, 2011 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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Wednesday December 7

Posted on December 7, 2011 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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Tuesday December 6

Posted on December 6, 2011 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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