Tag Archives: Jesus

Saturday September 27, 2025 – Illustration of quarry stones

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Acts 4:11 This [Jesus] is the stone despised by you builders, who has become the  cornerstone. Do you ever stop to think about the really special things that God has done in your life?  If you had to, could you … Continue reading →

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Friday September 26, 2025 – Our 55th Wedding Anniversary!

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 31:10-12       A wife of noble character who can find?  She is worth far more than rubies.  11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.  12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days … Continue reading →

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Thursday September 25, 2025 – The canopy of honor

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 15:33 “The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”  Isaiah 66:2b “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” Another of my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday September 24, 2025 – The importance of becoming a lover of the truth!

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 8:31, 32  To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” One of the more … Continue reading →

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Tuesday September 23, 2025 – Priceless memories and seeing Him

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Chronicles 16:11-12  Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.  Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, The other day I had an unexpected surprise.  It was a typically busy … Continue reading →

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Monday September 22, 2025 – God can find ‘another 2 yards’ in us enabling us to change

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Don Schmidt

James 1:20  For man’s anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires]. (Amplified) One of my all time favorite films is Chariots of Fire* – the 1981 British film that tells thefact-based story of two athletes in the … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 20, 2025 – The impact of Jesus on slaves

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 7:22  For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman; similarly, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. Consider another time and another place.  … Continue reading →

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Friday September 19, 2025 – Two sides of the same coin: creature and child

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 29:2  Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Our God is wonderful all the time.  But having said that, He does some of the most special things in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday September 17, 2025 – More thoughts from the 2010 storm

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Thessalonians 5:18  give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Remembering the rain and flooding memories of May 2010 when we lived in Tennessee.  Yesterday and today I am posting devotionals that … Continue reading →

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Tuesday September 16, 2025 – Seeing the rain and remembering 2010

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 7:12  And rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights. There have been some news stories in recent weeks of heavy rain and flooding. They brought memories of our experience in May 2010 when we lived in … Continue reading →

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