Tag Archives: God

Tuesday March 18, 2025 – Joseph recognizes his brothers

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:21-24a  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 come … Continue reading →

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Monday March 17, 2025 – A stellar example of rightly responding to offense!

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:6  Now Joseph was the governor of the land, the one who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph’s brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground.  Proverbs 18:19a  An offended brother … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 16, 2025 – Why not Benjamin?

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:3, 4  Then ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt. 4 But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, with the others, because he was afraid that harm might come to him It has been about 8 … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 15, 2025 – Being ready to walk through the door of opportunity

Posted on March 15, 2025 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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Monday March 10, 2025 – Why was Joseph there?

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 40:8    “We both had dreams,” they answered, “but there is no one to interpret them.”  Then Joseph said to them, “Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.” **********               … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 8, 2025 – The lesson of shackles and chains for us

Posted on March 8, 2025 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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Thursday March 6, 2025 – How do we or how will we respond?

Posted on March 6, 2025 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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Wednesday March 5, 2025 – Avoiding being a lemon!

Posted on March 5, 2025 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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Tuesday March 4, 2025 – A marvelously redemptive continuum!

Posted on March 4, 2025 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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Monday March 3, 2025 – Because He lives!

Posted on March 3, 2025 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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