Tag Archives: Jesus

Friday October 31, 2025 – Think of carpentry and splinters

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 6:1a  Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity… When we are born again, God does an amazing work in us.  We become new creatures in Christ Jesus.  Old things pass away and … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 30, 2025 – The choice is ours in how we respond

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Numbers 13:1-2   The LORD said to Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.” The twelve spies were given an opportunity by … Continue reading →

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Tuesday October 28, 2025 – An inspiring lesson from our son Michael’s life

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 2:14  But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. Our youngest son Michael was born with an artistic gift.  Even … Continue reading →

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Monday October 27, 2025 – What comprises our “Heavenly GPS”?

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 7:15  He will eat curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right. I grew up in southwest Michigan.  I remember hearing my older hunting friends talking about the compass problems they encountered … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 26, 2025 – Is telling the truth optional?

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Acts 5:8-9  Peter asked her, “Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?”   “Yes,” she said, “that is the price.”  9 Peter said to her, “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the … Continue reading →

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Saturday October 25, 2025 – The wonderful example of Mike Maggiano, my last boss at Medical Mutual

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Nehemiah 1:5  Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands,” There is a scene in the movie Fantasia called Night … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 23, 2025 – When in dark and difficult places

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 4:18  So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Have you noticed how birds will sing in the morning … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 22, 2025 – A spectrum such as sour to sweet

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Scripture to follow… One of the realities that we live with is that we are all works in progress.  We have strong points and weak points.  There are areas where we have really grown in God, and then there are … Continue reading →

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Tuesday October 21, 2025 – Shallow: A different and better perception of this word

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 13:1 Keep on loving each other as brothers. I grew up in a small town right on Lake Michigan across from Chicago.  Going to the beach was a favorite pastime in the summer.  There was a particular beach that … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 19, 2025 – The blessings available in testing

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 6:13a  “And lead us not into temptation,…” Years ago I heard a Bible teacher give a very illuminating paraphrase of this verse: “Lord, let there not be anything in my heart that would cause you to put me to … Continue reading →

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