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Saturday April 4, 2026 – Holy Saturday – Imagine their pain and sense of loss

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 26:31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’” Any understanding of the … Continue reading →

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Friday April 3, 2026 – Good Friday – Peter’s pain and God’s encouragement!

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Luke 22:61-62  The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter.  Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.”  62And he went outside and wept bitterly. I … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 2, 2026 – Consider what Peter and the disciples went through today!

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Mark 14:27-31  27“You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written:  ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ 28But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”   29Peter declared, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 31, 2026 – Oh Lord, make this true of me!

Posted on March 31, 2026 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 27 years ago, in our Sunday service, a song based on this verse was being sung.  The … Continue reading →

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Monday March 30, 2026 – A not so dumb illustration!

Posted on March 30, 2026 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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Sunday March 29, 2026 – Palm Sunday

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Don Schmidt

John 12:17-19 The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb, raising him from the dead, was there giving eyewitness accounts. It was because they had spread the word of this latest God-sign that the … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 28, 2026 – How do you recognize good and evil?

Posted on March 28, 2026 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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Friday March 27, 2026 – Opportunities with those who are unkind or nasty

Posted on March 27, 2026 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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Thursday March 26, 2026 – The priceless key of forgiveness

Posted on March 26, 2026 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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Wednesday March 25, 2026 – Righteousness and peace kiss each other

Posted on March 25, 2026 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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