Tag Archives: Jesus

Monday October 14, 2024 – Imagine the excitement!

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Scripture is at the end. Imagine living 2000 years ago in the Middle East in the land of Judea; specifically in a region called Galilee.  There are no hospitals, no pharmacies, no vaccinations, no antibiotics and very little medical care … Continue reading →

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Saturday October 12, 2024 – My story: Part 2, 56 years ago!

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 116:2  Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. My story Part 2: Nothing prepared me for what happened when I raised my hand – acknowledging my doubt about knowing … Continue reading →

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Friday October 11, 2024 – 56 years ago today, beyond anything I could dream! Part 1

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 116:1  I love the Lord, for He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. My story Part 1: Although I was raised going to church, albeit a liberal one, I never developed faith to speak of.  The … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 9, 2024 – How to respond to unjust suffering…

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 2:19  For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. We have a tendency to expect positive results when we do the right thing.  Nothing wrong … Continue reading →

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Monday October 7, 2024 – It was God’s plan for him!

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:21 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 … Continue reading →

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Saturday October 5, 2024 – Expressing the fragrance of Jesus

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. I would like us to consider aroma and fragrance.  These words have to do with the sense … Continue reading →

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Friday October 4, 2024 – What should (must) we desire?

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 20:4  May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. I remember reading this verse and not having a clue what the desire of my heart was.  On top of that, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 2, 2024 – It’s all about Him…

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Philemon 4-5  Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say, “Oh, thank you, God!” I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other believers. The Message What … Continue reading →

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Sunday September 29, 2024 – Becoming lovers of God

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Mark 12:28–31  28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”  29“The most important one,” … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 28, 2024 – When evil is called good…how must we respond?

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 24:9  “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. I find myself greatly concerned over the lawlessness occurring throughout our country.  Among our … Continue reading →

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