Tag Archives: God

Sunday November 24, 2024 – When is telling the truth optional?

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 12:22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. Is it okay sometimes to not tell the truth or to deliberately mislead?  Are ‘white lies’ appropriate sometimes?  Are there ever situations where avoiding hurting … Continue reading →

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Saturday November 23, 2024 – If the little Hammond organ could have talked!

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 2:9  But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Years ago … Continue reading →

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Wednesday November 20, 2024 – The wonder of faith

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Isn’t it amazing how different life can appear when seen through the eyes of faith?  I look back over my life and see so many situations where things happened that … Continue reading →

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Tuesday November 19, 2024 – Two sides of the same coin

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Revelation 1:17-18  When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living … Continue reading →

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Sunday November 17, 2024 – An incredible, unforgettable experience!

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 3:6  I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. Part 2 – Yesterday I asked you to picture yourself on a jet that has just taken off for a long flight.  The person next … 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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Wednesday November 6, 2024 – Each life is a symphony

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:19  Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, Take My Life And Let It Be – Frances Havergal, 1874 Take my life and let it be, … Continue reading →

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