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Saturday May 23, 2026 – The problem with “Why?”

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 139:23, 24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Scripture plays a critical role … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 21, 2026 – Make trusting God our ‘normal’

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Don Schmidt

1 Chronicles 5:20 They were helped in fighting them, and God handed the Hagrites and alltheir allies over to them, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. Today’s verse presents … Continue reading →

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Wednesday May 20, 2026 – The wonderful blessing of kindness

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 4:32a  Be kind and compassionate to one another,… A special memory from several years ago:  “I am sitting in my leather recliner typing with Pappy, a small Poodle, squeezed in next to me on the seat. My left arm … Continue reading →

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Tuesday May 19, 2026 – Our tendency is to avoid this like the plague

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 27:5-6a  Better is open rebuke than hidden love.  6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, One of my classes at Wheaton Grad School dealt with resolving conflicts.  We each had to take a test that measured our view … Continue reading →

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Monday May 18, 2026 – Keeping the ‘weeds’ out of our lives

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 15:33  Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” When we look out the kitchen window we see the garden I wrote of yesterday.  The roses and iris are in full bloom and they are so beautiful.  … Continue reading →

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Saturday May 16, 2026 – A Special Prayer for young adults and the young at heart

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Don Schmidt

A Special Prayer:  The Scriptures are filled with such wonderful men and women of faith.  The Lord helped me write this prayer several years ago for a conference.  It is particularly fitting this time of year with graduations, commencements, weddings and … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 14, 2026 – The joy of overlooking offenses

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 17:9  He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. You’re driving down the road in wintery weather.  A truck goes by and suddenly your windshield is covered with slush and dirt.  … Continue reading →

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Tuesday May 12, 2026 – Remembering the special people God has used in our lives

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 1:3  I thank my God every time I remember you. Let’s take some time to remember the very special people that God has used to bless and help us over the years.  They may be life long friends or … Continue reading →

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Monday May 11, 2026 – Right process produces right results – learned at Wheaton Grad School

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Romans 14:8  If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Upon entering Wheaton Grad School I was aware that I … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 10, 2026 – Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 6:2-3  “Honor (esteem and value as precious) your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” I was thinking of the … Continue reading →

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