Tag Archives: God

Friday August 14, 2026 – Whose crop? Ours? Or His?

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 11:5  The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them. The Lord wants a man to be a farmer so He gives him a farm.  He provides him all the tools, equipment, seed, fertilizer and instructs him … Continue reading →

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Thursday August 13, 2026 – Critically essential to our lives: the fear of the Lord

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Exodus 19:18 Mount Sinai was covered with smoke, because the LORD descended on it in fire. The smoke billowed up from it like smoke from a furnace, the whole mountain trembled violently, Can you imagine the excitement, wonder, awe and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday August 12, 2026 – Our primary weapon is love

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 16:14   Do everything in love. This verse today is particularly interesting because of something we will get to in a moment.  It instructs us to do everything in love.  Think about that.  What is excluded from everything?  And … Continue reading →

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Tuesday August 11, 2026 – Expressions of love negated by our actions

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs  8:17  I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Donna and I are going to celebrate our 55th anniversary this year.  They have truly been wonderful years and my heart is to learn to … Continue reading →

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Monday August 10, 2026 – Untouchable until touched by Jesus

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Mark 1:40-42  A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”  41Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he … Continue reading →

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Friday August 7, 2026 – Recognizing God’s opportunities for us

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Don Schmidt

2 Kings 13:18-19  Then he said, “Take the arrows,”  and the king took them. Elisha told him, “Strike the ground.” He struck it three times and stopped. 19 The man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have … Continue reading →

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Thursday August 6, 2026 – Are you weary and burdened?

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 11:28-30   28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will … Continue reading →

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Sunday August 2, 2026 – An amazing gift: the ability to forgive

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Today’s Scripture is at the end of the devotional A few years ago in early spring I had the joy of watching part of our granddaughter’s soccer game.  Other than the fact that it was 37 degrees, breezy and raining … Continue reading →

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Saturday August 1, 2026 – Happy 76th Birthday Donna!

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Happy 76th Birthday Donna!  August & September have such special events to remember and rejoice in.  God has given us such priceless treasures!! Proverbs  5:18, 19  18 Let your fountain [of human life] be blessed [with the rewards of fidelity], and … Continue reading →

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Friday July 31, 2026 – The cry of a loved one

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Jeremiah 2:5a  This is what the LORD says: “What fault did your fathers find in me, that they strayed so far from me?” God loves His people and He wants them to love Him.  The second chapter of Jeremiah talks … Continue reading →

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