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Thursday November 14, 2024 – In the midst of extreme difficulties

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Acts 16:34  The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole family. Have you experienced a time of when you … Continue reading →

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Monday November 11, 2024 – Not optional or suggestive!

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Veterans Day! Luke 9:23  Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” If you’re like me, you take advantage of the resources available … Continue reading →

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Saturday November 9, 2024 – The incredible opportunity we all have!

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Daniel 10:11a He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man treasured [by God].  – Holman Christian Standard Bible How would we be described by our spouses, children, friends or co-workers, if they were asked what kind of people we … Continue reading →

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Friday November 8, 2024 – Are commands really just suggestions?

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Don Schmidt

John 14:15 “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” When I was a student at Wheaton Grad School I was blessed to be able to take a course taught by Dr. Merrill Tenney, a great Bible scholar.  … Continue reading →

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Thursday November 7, 2024 – The wonder of kindness!

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 13:4a  Love is patient, love is kind. Have you ever thought about how wonderful kindness is?  There is really nothing like it.  Unfortunately, we are not accustomed to encountering kindness or to being kind ourselves.  Think of all … Continue reading →

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Sunday November 3, 2024 – Becoming ‘out-of-tune’ and deaf to reality

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Scripture to follow:   I had a good friend in college named Keith.  His father was a piano tuner who trained him in this trade when Keith was a child.  Keith started tuning professionally at age 9 and was very … Continue reading →

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Friday November 1, 2024 – Do your ‘checks’ bounce?

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Don Schmidt

James 1:22  Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Year ago, back when I was surviving as an insurance salesman, I made a significant sale to a small business twice – at … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 31, 2024 – Think of carpentry and splinters

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 6:1a  Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity… When we are born again, God does an amazing work in us.  We become new creatures in Christ Jesus.  Old things pass away and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 30, 2024 – The choice is ours in how we respond

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Numbers 13:1-2   The LORD said to Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.” The twelve spies were given an opportunity by … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 27, 2024 – What comprises our “Heavenly GPS”?

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 7:15  He will eat curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right. I grew up in southwest Michigan.  I remember hearing my older hunting friends talking about the compass problems they encountered … Continue reading →

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