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Sunday May 10, 2026 – Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 6:2-3  “Honor (esteem and value as precious) your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” I was thinking of the … Continue reading →

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Monday April 27, 2026 – My grasp of the obvious was missing

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Don Schmidt

John 9:25b “ …One thing I do know.  I was blind but now I see!” I think we all are thrilled when our grasp of the obvious is working.  For some of us, it’s like a visitor who only shows … Continue reading →

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Friday February 27, 2026 – More spiritual lessons from Jamie and Andrew gymnastics

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Psalms 1:1  Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. In Thursday’s devotional, we wrote about the experiences two of … Continue reading →

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Friday February 13, 2026 – Blessed by a stranger named Jeff.

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 9:8  And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. I’m reminded of a special kindness … Continue reading →

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Monday December 15, 2025 – Saltiness and a hot moist towel

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:13  “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Yesterday I … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 7, 2025 – She said to me, “I trust you.”

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 3:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. One of the great blessings of our Christian faith is the way it transforms our lives.  This impacts everything from how we live … Continue reading →

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Sunday September 21, 2025 – A priceless learning moment for me at Wheaton Grad School – see Note at bottom

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Don Schmidt

James 1:19  My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, In the mid-seventies I got to attend Wheaton Grad School.  It was one of the richest times in … Continue reading →

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Friday September 12, 2025 – Winning when we lose

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:22a  Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, Mistakes – Errors – Goof-ups – Bad judgments – Blunders.  They sure are all part of life.  In sports they would be called fumbles, strikeouts, errors, interceptions, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday September 10, 2025 – Dealing with our leaks – and we can leak!

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 13:16 But blessed are your eyes because they see and your ears because they hear. Years ago a friend of ours named Paul bought a home that had been through a fire.  He was good at construction and was … Continue reading →

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Monday August 25, 2025 – 56 years ago today: Engaged 2 hours and 15 minutes after we met!

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

To God be the glory great things He hath done!  August 25, 1969 Thanks to what can only be described as the miraculous intervention of God, Donna and I were engaged 2 hours and 15 minutes after we met!  We’ve … Continue reading →

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