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Monday May 25, 2026 – Lucy and the Magician’s book

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 7:1  Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Judging others can be a bit like having termites in the house – the problem can be there for a lengthy time before we become aware of it.  Then … 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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Wednesday May 20, 2026 – The wonderful blessing of kindness

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 4:32a  Be kind and compassionate to one another,… A special memory from several years ago:  “I am sitting in my leather recliner typing with Pappy, a small Poodle, squeezed in next to me on the seat. My left arm … Continue reading →

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Wednesday May 13, 2026 – Do we view God through a ‘referee/fairness model?

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Have you ever noticed how common mistakes are?  Fortunately we don’t have video replay in our daily lives where family and friends can relive our blunders.  It’s bad enough listening … Continue reading →

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Monday May 4, 2026 – Afghanistan’s red and white stones

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 4:6a  Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; In the summer of 2007 I got to spend a month in Afghanistan.  Among other things, the organization I was with had medical centers and community centers out in … 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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Thursday April 23, 2026 – Things might not be what they seem

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 5:8  Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaringlion looking for someone to devour. When we last flew from Denver to Colorado Springs (COS) there was a most interesting experience.  It occurred as … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 8, 2026 – Donna’s Divine appointment!

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:3 Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed. (Amplified) Yesterday I wrote about … Continue reading →

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Monday March 2, 2026 – The important lesson from our white and pink dogwood tree!

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Don Schmidt

James 1:27  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. I would like us to focus on … 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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