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Thursday March 27, 2025 – Opportunities with those who are unkind or nasty

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” There are probably people in our lives that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday March 26, 2025 – The priceless key of forgiveness

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:19  Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Have you ever noted the perverse delight we experience when … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 25, 2025 – Righteousness and peace kiss each other

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:18  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. When I read this verse I think of the many wonderful things the Bible has to say about peace, and peacemakers.  I … Continue reading →

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Monday March 24, 2025 – The Holy Spirit becomes our ‘instrument panel’

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:17  Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Back during the depression my father worked in a bank. One of his memories was that the tellers at … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 23, 2025 – The joy of living out this verse!

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:16  Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody. (The Message) Have you noticed that Jesus could relate well to anyone?  Tax collectors, sinners, prostitutes, Samaritans,  – everyone that the … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 22, 2025 – “I just helped him cry.”

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:15  Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. The Amplified Bible adds a bit of understanding to this verse, ”Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].”  … Continue reading →

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Friday March 21, 2025 – The Old Testament is such a gift to us!

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 10:6,11  6 these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did.  11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom … Continue reading →

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Thursday March 20, 2025 – Jacob and Joseph together at last!

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 45:25, 26  So they went up out of Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan.  They told him, “Joseph is still alive!  In fact he is ruler of all Egypt.”  Jacob was stunned; he … Continue reading →

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Wednesday March 19, 2025 – Joseph revealing God’s plan

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 45:3  Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. What an amazing moment this is!  Joseph’s brothers didn’t … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 18, 2025 – Joseph recognizes his brothers

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:21-24a  21 They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress has come … Continue reading →

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