Tag Archives: God

Sunday March 15, 2026 – God’s plan required Joseph to be in prison

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:1  When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream. “Did Joseph spend two more years in prison due to a cupbearer’s faulty memory?”  Isn’t that a great question?  A companion question to it is, “Did God intend … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 14, 2026 – Being ready to walk through the door of opportunity

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:38  So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” Joseph has just interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams.  But he’s done more than that.  He has given instructions on what needs … Continue reading →

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Thursday March 12, 2026 – His trust was in God

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 40:23  The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him. Today’s devotional is special to me because it describes an insight that became clear to me while writing it, regarding Joseph’s response to his experience with the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 10, 2026 – Called from a dungeon

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:14   So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh. It’s clear from scripture that Joseph had favor and responsibility while in prison, … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 8, 2026 – The lesson of shackles and chains for us

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 105:17-19  and He sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave.  They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the LORD proved … Continue reading →

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Friday March 6, 2026 – How do we or how will we respond?

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Don Schmidt

John 15:18  If the world hates you, keep in mind in mind that it hated me first. Have you ever been bullied?  Have you ever been one of those people that a bully looked for and as soon as he … Continue reading →

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Thursday March 5, 2026 – Avoid being a lemon!

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Staying with – I Corinthians 7:19b  Keeping God’s commands is what counts. What really matters in our lives, overall?  What are the main convictions/values that drive us?  If one of our answers is our faith, what is it about our … Continue reading →

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Wednesday March 4, 2026 – A marvelously redemptive continuum!

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Don Schmidt

I Corinthians 7:19b  Keeping God’s commands is what counts. Have you ever noticed how doing the right thing is a whole lot easier when you have a right attitude/good motives?  Obedience just seems to flow out of a right attitude, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 3, 2026 – Because He lives!

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Romans 15:13  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. This morning I thought I was going … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 1, 2026 – Purifying our motives

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Don Schmidt

James 4:3  When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. NOTE: March 1 is my personal national holiday – Winter is over!  Spring is taking … Continue reading →

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