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About Don Schmidt

Beginning in the fall of 2009, Don was VP of Operations & Director of Student Life for 2 years at Williamson Christian College in Franklin, TN - a wonderful, accredited 4 year college for adult learners. That is where he started writing the devotionals. The passion of his heart is to love God and to help others learn to love God more and more. He grew up in St. Joseph, MI - Class of '66. Graduated from Michigan State in '70 and Wheaton Grad School in '78. Thunderous conversion October 11, 1968. He and Donna were engaged 2 hrs & 15 minutes after they met August 25, 1969 at a Christian camp in Georgia. They married in '70 and have 4 wonderful sons. Most of his adult career has been in business in NE Ohio. They lived for 20 years in Peninsula, OH. They attended St. Luke's Ministries (Anglican) in Copley, OH for many years. Seven years ago they were reassigned by the Lord to attend River of Life Community Church in Hudson, OH. St. Luke's prayerfully sent them off on this new adventure with much love.

Tuesday March 17, 2026 – A stellar example of rightly responding to offense!

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:6  Now Joseph was the governor of the land, the one who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph’s brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground.  Proverbs 18:19a  An offended brother … Continue reading →

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Monday March 16, 2026 – Why not Benjamin?

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:3, 4  Then ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt. 4 But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, with the others, because he was afraid that harm might come to him It has been about 8 … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 15, 2026 – God’s plan required Joseph to be in prison

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:1  When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream. “Did Joseph spend two more years in prison due to a cupbearer’s faulty memory?”  Isn’t that a great question?  A companion question to it is, “Did God intend … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 14, 2026 – Being ready to walk through the door of opportunity

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:38  So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” Joseph has just interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams.  But he’s done more than that.  He has given instructions on what needs … Continue reading →

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Friday March 13, 2026 – Why was Joseph there?

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 40:8    “We both had dreams,” they answered, “but there is no one to interpret them.”  Then Joseph said to them, “Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.” Joseph asked these two men, “Why are your … Continue reading →

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Thursday March 12, 2026 – His trust was in God

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 40:23  The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him. Today’s devotional is special to me because it describes an insight that became clear to me while writing it, regarding Joseph’s response to his experience with the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday March 11, 2026 – Without anger or desire for revenge!

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 40:14-15  14 “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison. 15 For I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 10, 2026 – Called from a dungeon

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:14   So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh. It’s clear from scripture that Joseph had favor and responsibility while in prison, … Continue reading →

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Monday March 9, 2026 – Being a slave and a prisoner were irrelevant!

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 40:6-7  When Joseph came to them the next morning, he saw that they were dejected. So he asked Pharaoh’s officials who were in custody with him in his master’s house, “Why are your faces so sad today?” Have you … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 8, 2026 – The lesson of shackles and chains for us

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 105:17-19  and He sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave.  They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the LORD proved … Continue reading →

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