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Thursday October 17, 2024 – Opportunities calling us out of our comfort zone

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 14:28  “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” Have you ever dreamed of what it would be like to be in the boat with the disciples when Jesus walked on the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 16, 2024 – Delighting in Him

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 61:10a  I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. What do you think of when asked to name something you delight in?  Is the word ‘delight’ even a word in your normal vocabulary?  By definition, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday October 15, 2024 – Thirsting and longing for Him

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 63:1  O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you,  in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Think of the contrast between longing for … Continue reading →

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Monday October 14, 2024 – Imagine the excitement!

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Scripture is at the end. Imagine living 2000 years ago in the Middle East in the land of Judea; specifically in a region called Galilee.  There are no hospitals, no pharmacies, no vaccinations, no antibiotics and very little medical care … Continue reading →

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Saturday October 12, 2024 – My story: Part 2, 56 years ago!

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 116:2  Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. My story Part 2: Nothing prepared me for what happened when I raised my hand – acknowledging my doubt about knowing … Continue reading →

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Friday October 11, 2024 – 56 years ago today, beyond anything I could dream! Part 1

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 116:1  I love the Lord, for He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. My story Part 1: Although I was raised going to church, albeit a liberal one, I never developed faith to speak of.  The … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 9, 2024 – How to respond to unjust suffering…

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 2:19  For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. We have a tendency to expect positive results when we do the right thing.  Nothing wrong … Continue reading →

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Tuesday October 8, 2024 – Things happen…How will we respond?

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 37:36  Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard. Life is filled with all kinds of experiences – many good, some not-so-good, and some downright awful.  I think at … Continue reading →

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Monday October 7, 2024 – It was God’s plan for him!

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:21 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 … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 6, 2024 – Hiking provides a helpful illustration

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Don Schmidt

James 1:2  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, The house we lived in in Tennessee backed up to a school yard that had a ½ mile walking path.  I would typically … Continue reading →

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