Tag Archives: bible

Wednesday September 24, 2025 – The importance of becoming a lover of the truth!

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 8:31, 32  To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” One of the more … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Tuesday September 23, 2025 – Priceless memories and seeing Him

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Chronicles 16:11-12  Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.  Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, The other day I had an unexpected surprise.  It was a typically busy … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Monday September 22, 2025 – God can find ‘another 2 yards’ in us enabling us to change

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Don Schmidt

James 1:20  For man’s anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires]. (Amplified) One of my all time favorite films is Chariots of Fire* – the 1981 British film that tells thefact-based story of two athletes in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Sunday September 21, 2025 – A priceless learning moment for me at Wheaton Grad School – see Note at bottom

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Don Schmidt

James 1:19  My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, In the mid-seventies I got to attend Wheaton Grad School.  It was one of the richest times in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Saturday September 20, 2025 – The impact of Jesus on slaves

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 7:22  For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman; similarly, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. Consider another time and another place.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Friday September 19, 2025 – Two sides of the same coin: creature and child

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 29:2  Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Our God is wonderful all the time.  But having said that, He does some of the most special things in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Wednesday September 17, 2025 – More thoughts from the 2010 storm

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Thessalonians 5:18  give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Remembering the rain and flooding memories of May 2010 when we lived in Tennessee.  Yesterday and today I am posting devotionals that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Tuesday September 16, 2025 – Seeing the rain and remembering 2010

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 7:12  And rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights. There have been some news stories in recent weeks of heavy rain and flooding. They brought memories of our experience in May 2010 when we lived in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Monday September 15, 2025 – Experiencing God by Dr Henry Blackaby: an important lesson

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 1:9  For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Back in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Sunday September 14, 2025 – Within His presence!

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Don Schmidt

When I woke up this morning…. … the word ‘holy’ was there – in my mind.  It’s fascinating the way the Lord will give me a thought that when I wake up, it’s just there in the center of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment