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Tuesday April 8, 2025 – Psalm 23 and the attributes of a loving family

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 95:6-7  Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; 7 for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.  Today, if only you … Continue reading →

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Monday April 7, 2025 – Getting rid of the ‘flatness’ in our lives

Posted on April 7, 2025 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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Sunday April 6, 2025 – From bad to worse by God’s design!

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Exodus 5:22, 23 Moses returned to the LORD and said, “O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people? Is this why you sent me?  Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 5, 2025 – The primary purpose of prayer is not to ‘get’

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Nahum 1:7  The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.  He cares for those who trust in him, Have you thought about the question, “How do I demonstrate to the Lord that I trust Him?”  Particularly as we … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 3, 2025 – He will cause your thoughts…

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. (NIV) – (Amplified Bible):   Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 2, 2025 – A life-giving gem!

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:10  and find out what pleases the Lord. There are 7 words in this verse and they present a thought and a command that is important beyond measure.  I’m embarrassed by the number of times I’ve read the book … Continue reading →

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Monday March 31, 2025 – Oh Lord, make this true of me!

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 130:6  My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. About 26 years ago, in our Sunday service, a song based on this verse was being sung.  The … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 30, 2025 – A not so dumb illustration!

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 42:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul?  Why so disturbed within me?  Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and 6 my God. Have you noticed that difficult situations can have a strong … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 29, 2025 – They are new every morning

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness. These verses make me think of a pastoral picture.  Think of a large flower … Continue reading →

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Friday March 28, 2025 – How do you recognize good and evil?

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. This verse really underscores the importance of the Scriptures and the critical role they play in our lives.  Their absence is debilitating while their presence is empowering.  … Continue reading →

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