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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.

Thursday July 2, 2026 – Yahweh’s response to our walking in His ways!

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Don Schmidt

From the book of Proverbs Yesterday I wrote about the privilege of being God’s people.  We Christians must live lives that declare us to truly be His people.  In simple terms, the issue is not God’s love for us but … Continue reading →

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Wednesday July 1, 2026 – Salvation is just the beginning!

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Exodus 19:4-6  ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on  eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations … Continue reading →

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Tuesday June 30, 2026 – Threats? or Opportunities?

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:38-42  38“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if … Continue reading →

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Monday June 29, 2026 – Tokens of kindness from our Lord

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 62:8  Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Have you ever noticed how refreshing some little things can be?  Like a gentle breeze on a warm summer’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday June 28, 2026 – Our legacy either good or…

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 4:18 – The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Consider this verse in describing the trail we leave behind us rather than the path in … Continue reading →

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Saturday June 27, 2026 – A great Grad School experience!

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 22:6  Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. A few days ago (June 22) I used the illustration of training our children when they were little … Continue reading →

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Friday June 26, 2026 – Dealing with the “wilting” around us

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 12:25  An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. For a season I worked at Wal-Mart in the GardenCenter.  The spring and summer were really busy times and we had thousands of plants … Continue reading →

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Thursday June 25, 2026 – The life we “get to” live

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:16  Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven. (Amplified) Think of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday June4 24, 2026 – God’s miraculous provision: It was $1 more than we had!

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 4:19  And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Donna and I were married in the fall of 1970 right after I graduated from Michigan State.  That next January we were … Continue reading →

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Tuesday June 23, 2026 – A “more excellent way”

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:3-4  Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Love … Continue reading →

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