Tag Archives: mental-health

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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Friday November 21, 2025 – Tasks and relationships – which has priority?

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 14:1a  Follow the way of love… This morning I woke up thinking about one of the more important and useful concepts that I became aware of in Grad School.  God has used it ever since to give me … Continue reading →

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Wednesday November 5, 2025 – Being wise with humor

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 141:3  Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Note: Praise the Lord that I am 78 years young today! Years ago, I’m told that a famous comedian was asked if … 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 February 28, 2025 – More spiritual lessons from Jamie and Andrew gymnastics

Posted on February 28, 2025 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 Wednesday’s devotional, we wrote about the experiences two of … Continue reading →

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Thursday February 13, 2025 – Blessed by a stranger named Jeff.

Posted on February 13, 2025 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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Thursday November 21, 2024 – Tasks and relationships – which has priority?

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 14:1a  Follow the way of love… This morning I woke up thinking about one of the more important and useful concepts that I became aware of in Grad School.  God has used it ever since to give me … Continue reading →

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Tuesday November 5, 2024 – Being wise with humor

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 141:3  Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Note: It’s hard to believe that I am 77 years young today! Years ago, I’m told that a famous comedian was asked … Continue reading →

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Saturday November 2, 2024 – The choices we make that result in a Godly life

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 1:1-3   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. 2 But his delight is in the law of … Continue reading →

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