Tag Archives: God

Saturday July 5, 2025 – Are we frightened by our circumstances? – Happy Birthday Dick, Andrew, April and Ralina

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 27:1  Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?  (World English Bible) David spent years living with the reality that men were pursuing … Continue reading →

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Friday July 4, 2025 – The ‘skimmins’ in our lives – Happy Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 17:3  The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the  heart. Many years ago I heard the story of an old cowboy Christian.  He described God’s dealings with him as gold being purified.  Apparently … Continue reading →

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Thursday July 3, 2025 – Growing in faith while dealing with delays

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 27:14  Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Have you noticed how God just loves to use the experience of ‘waiting’ in our lives?  We have such a tendency to expect things … Continue reading →

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Wednesday July 2, 2025 – Yahweh’s response to our walking in His ways

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Don Schmidt

From the book of Proverbs Yesterday I wrote about the privilege of being God’s people.  We Christians must live lives that declare us to truly be His people.  In simple terms, the issue is not God’s love for us but … Continue reading →

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Tuesday July 1, 2025 – Salvation is just the beginning!

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Exodus 19:4-6  ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on  eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations … Continue reading →

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Sunday June 29, 2025 – Tokens of kindness from our Lord

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 62:8  Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Have you ever noticed how refreshing some little things can be?  Like a gentle breeze on a warm summer’s … Continue reading →

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Saturday June 28, 2025 – Our legacy either good or….

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 4:18 – The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Consider this verse in describing the trail we leave behind us rather than the path in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday June 25, 2025 – What is our “normal”?

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

I Thessalonians 5:16-18   Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens.  This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. (The Message) It’s been a bit frustrating as … Continue reading →

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Tuesday June 24, 2025 – God’s miraculous provision: It was $1 more than we had!

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 4:19  And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Donna and I were married in the fall of 1970 right after I graduated from Michigan State.  That next January we were … Continue reading →

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Sunday June 22, 2025 – A very helpful illustration

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 13:10  Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Over the years I have been greatly helped by focusing on the importance of biblical love.  Love always takes priority.  While we are free … Continue reading →

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