Author Archives: Don Schmidt

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. Six 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.

Wednesday December 7, 2022 – She said to me, “I trust you.”

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 3:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. One of the great blessings of our Christian faith is the way it transforms our lives.  This impacts everything from how we live … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Tuesday December 6, 2022 – Tevye and Golde: “Do you love me?”

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Don Schmidt

John 21:16a  Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” We’ve written before of the movie Fiddler on the Roof.  It is a musical about the life of a family in the small Jewish village of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Monday December 5, 2022 – David’s example: Despair to prayer to faith

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 13:5, 6  But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.  6 I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me. How long??  How long is it going to take me … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Sunday December 4, 2022 – The importance of ‘paradigm shifts’

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 12:5-6  5And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6because the Lord disciplines those he … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Saturday December 3, 2022 – An essential reality in our lives

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Revelation 3:19  Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Do you remember times when you were growing up when you wanted to do something and were told “No” by your parents?  Did you receive … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Friday December 2, 2022 – What do our responses say about us?

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Job 1:22  In all this Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.  Job 2:10b  In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. It’s difficult to imagine the impact of all the disasters that happened to Job … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Thursday December 1, 2022 – Never did I dream…

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Don Schmidt

1 John 3:1a  How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! A few weeks ago I had my 54th birthday in Jesus.  In this … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Wednesday November 30, 2022 – What does the ‘Cross’ mean to you?

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Romans 6:6  For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— Recently we enjoyed the beauty of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Tuesday November 29, 2022 – Our loving Father

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 41:13  For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. When we’re frightened and concerned it’s a wonderful blessing to be comforted.  Sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Monday November 28, 2022 – We ‘get to’…not ‘have to’!

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:1-2   Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. I woke up this … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment