Author name: The Rev Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt

  December 31  Matthew 5:16  “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 is a powerful verse that emphasizes the relationship between faith, action, and witness. It calls believers to live lives that reflect God’s character so that others may see and […]

December 30  1 John 5:14  “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”   Understanding the Verse: •Confidence in Prayer: The term “confidence” (Greek: parrhesia) implies boldness and freedom in speaking. Believers are encouraged to approach God with assurance, knowing they are

December 29 Colossians 3:23  “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23 is a powerful reminder of the attitude believers are called to bring to their work and daily responsibilities. Here are a few reflections on this verse: 1.Wholehearted Effort: The phrase

  December 28  Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” This verse from Philippians 2:3 captures the heart of Christian humility and selflessness. The Apostle Paul is urging believers to abandon motives driven by selfish ambition or pride, which often lead to conflict, division,

    December 27 Matthew 5:16 “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” I have spent much of my life struggling with the concept of humility. From an early age my mother would say to people, Geoffrey is very talented and creative; he

  December 26 James 1:2-3  “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” My first thought is “Are you kidding!” I believe the idea here is about priorities of reference. The key word in the sentence is

  December 25  Luke 2:2-7 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.2 (This was the first census that took place while[a]Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth

  December 23   Psalm 46:10  “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”    We live in a very, very, hectic world and culture. It is ever more so with cell phone in our pocters more advanced by a magnitude

December 22 Isaiah 40:29  “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Christmas is almost here. We are more than ready to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ! If we are honest with ourselves we each can be weary and week from time to time. Yet, He is