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Tuesday December 10, 2024 – In this story I relate to the slave

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Don Schmidt

John 3:16  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Long ago a man embarked on a journey home.  It required him … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 8, 2024 – Father and son: the same event, 2 opposite journal entries

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 11:6  And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. This scripture talks about faith and its importance in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday December 4, 2024 – The importance of ‘paradigm shifts’

Posted on December 4, 2024 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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Tuesday December 3, 2024 – An essential reality in our lives

Posted on December 3, 2024 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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Monday December 2, 2024 – What do our responses say about us? (Think of recent Hurricanes)

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Job 1:22  In all this Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.  Job 2:10b  In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. It’s difficult to imagine the impact of all the disasters that happened to Job … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 1, 2024 – Never did I dream…

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Don Schmidt

1 John 3:1a  How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! A few weeks ago I had my 56th birthday in Jesus.  In this … Continue reading →

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Friday November 29, 2024 – Our loving Father

Posted on November 29, 2024 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’s a wonderful blessing to be comforted.  Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Tuesday November 26, 2024 – How do we do in life’s ‘taste test’?

Posted on November 26, 2024 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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Monday November 25, 2024 – True good and evil are not culturally determined!

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 5:14  But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. In Colorado Springs it sure is easy to know which way is west – and from that all the … Continue reading →

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Sunday November 24, 2024 – When is telling the truth optional?

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 12:22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. Is it okay sometimes to not tell the truth or to deliberately mislead?  Are ‘white lies’ appropriate sometimes?  Are there ever situations where avoiding hurting … Continue reading →

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