Author Archives: Don Schmidt

About Don Schmidt

From July '12 - April '14 Don was a Sr. Account Manager of Self-Funded groups with SummaCare. Before that, 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. Three 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.

Saturday February 23, 2019 – A good learning experience, with a TV antenna

Posted on February 23, 2019

Psalm 28:7 Yahweh is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.  My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. I remember some goofy experiences that provide a … Continue reading →

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Friday February 22, 2019 – The wonder of Jesus

Posted on February 22, 2019

Isaiah 9:6-7  6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  7 Of the greatness of … Continue reading →

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Thursday February 21, 2019 – Imagine God ‘delighting’ in you!!

Posted on February 21, 2019

Psalm 37:23a  If Yahweh delights in a man’s way, Our Pekingese, Snuggles, sleeps with us every night. Usually she sleeps through the night but now and then she wakes up having to go to the bathroom.  This means I get … Continue reading →

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Wednesday February 20, 2019 – Can you picture Jesus smiling? At you?!

Posted on February 20, 2019

1 Peter 1:8  You never saw him, yet you love him. You still don’t see him, yet you trust him—with laughter and singing. (The Message) After I met Jesus years ago, I remember being told about an older prominent Christian … Continue reading →

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Tuesday February 19, 2019 – The blessing of music

Posted on February 19, 2019

Titus 2:13-14  13while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his … Continue reading →

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Monday February 18, 2019 – He’s made a way for us!

Posted on February 18, 2019

Jeremiah 3:19  “I myself said, ‘How gladly would I treat you like sons and give you a desirable land, the most beautiful inheritance of any nation.  I thought you would call me Father and not turn away from following me.” … Continue reading →

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Sunday February 17, 2019 – A verse unlike any other!

Posted on February 17, 2019

Question: What did God want when He gave us the gift of Jesus? My answer is probably different than you think.  Today’s verse is unlike any other and is at the end of the devotional. Two months ago we celebrated … Continue reading →

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