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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.

Friday November 7, 2025 – The wonder of kindness!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 13:4a  Love is patient, love is kind. Have you ever thought about how wonderful kindness is?  There is really nothing like it.  Unfortunately, we are not accustomed to encountering kindness or to being kind ourselves.  Think of all … Continue reading →

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Thursday November 6, 2025 – Each life is a symphony

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:19  Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, Take My Life And Let It Be – Frances Havergal, 1874 Take my life and let it be, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday November 5, 2025 – Being wise with humor

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 141:3  Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Note: Praise the Lord that I am 78 years young today! Years ago, I’m told that a famous comedian was asked if … Continue reading →

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Tuesday November 4, 2025 – How to respond when these happen to you

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 9:1, 2  I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.  2I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Think of … Continue reading →

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Monday November 3, 2025 – Becoming ‘out-of-tune’ and deaf to reality

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Scripture to follow:   I had a good friend in college named Keith.  His father was a piano tuner who trained him in this trade when Keith was a child.  Keith started tuning professionally at age 9 and was very … Continue reading →

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Sunday November 2, 2025 – The choices we make that result in a Godly life

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 1:1-3   1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of … Continue reading →

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Saturday November 1, 2025 – Do your ‘checks’ (payments) bounce?

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Don Schmidt

James 1:22  Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Year ago, back when I was surviving as an insurance salesman, I made a significant sale to a small business twice – at … Continue reading →

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Friday October 31, 2025 – Think of carpentry and splinters

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 6:1a  Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity… When we are born again, God does an amazing work in us.  We become new creatures in Christ Jesus.  Old things pass away and … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 30, 2025 – The choice is ours in how we respond

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Numbers 13:1-2   The LORD said to Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.” The twelve spies were given an opportunity by … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 29, 2025 – The problem is that we have ‘wooden edges’

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:2  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. … Continue reading →

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