Tag Archives: life

Saturday September 12, 2026 – Winning when we lose

Posted on September 12, 2026 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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Thursday September 10, 2026 – Dealing with our leaks – and we can leak!

Posted on September 10, 2026 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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Tuesday August 25, 2026 – 57 Years ago today: Engaged 2 hours and 15 minutes after we met!

Posted on August 25, 2026 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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Monday August 3, 2026 – We are the ‘coffee shop’

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Romans 15:13  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Imagine going into a coffee shop to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday June 30, 2026 – Threats? or Opportunities?

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:38-42  38“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if … Continue reading →

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Friday May 22, 2026 – A memory of theMill and Krispy Kreme

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 34:8a  Taste and see that the LORD is good; We lived in Colorado Springs from 2005 – 2009.  During that time it was our privilege to be a part of a marvelous Friday night gathering there called “theMill”.  About 1,000 college … Continue reading →

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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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