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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 October 28, 2025 – An inspiring lesson from our son Michael’s life

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 2:14  But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. Our youngest son Michael was born with an artistic gift.  Even … Continue reading →

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Monday October 27, 2025 – What comprises our “Heavenly GPS”?

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 7:15  He will eat curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right. I grew up in southwest Michigan.  I remember hearing my older hunting friends talking about the compass problems they encountered … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 26, 2025 – Is telling the truth optional?

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Acts 5:8-9  Peter asked her, “Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?”   “Yes,” she said, “that is the price.”  9 Peter said to her, “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the … Continue reading →

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Saturday October 25, 2025 – The wonderful example of Mike Maggiano, my last boss at Medical Mutual

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Nehemiah 1:5  Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands,” There is a scene in the movie Fantasia called Night … Continue reading →

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Friday October 24, 2025 – The lesson of the Pamper Pole

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:5  Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Our 3rd son Andrew was part of a mission intern program in Colorado Springs from August 1999 – June 2001.  The program included … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 23, 2025 – When in dark and difficult places

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 4:18  So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Have you noticed how birds will sing in the morning … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 22, 2025 – A spectrum such as sour to sweet

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Scripture to follow… One of the realities that we live with is that we are all works in progress.  We have strong points and weak points.  There are areas where we have really grown in God, and then there are … Continue reading →

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Tuesday October 21, 2025 – Shallow: A different and better perception of this word

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 13:1 Keep on loving each other as brothers. I grew up in a small town right on Lake Michigan across from Chicago.  Going to the beach was a favorite pastime in the summer.  There was a particular beach that … Continue reading →

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Monday October 20, 2025 – What is the flavor of your fruit?

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 5:22-23   But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. I grew up in southwestern Michigan which is an area that has been known … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 19, 2025 – The blessings available in testing

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 6:13a  “And lead us not into temptation,…” Years ago I heard a Bible teacher give a very illuminating paraphrase of this verse: “Lord, let there not be anything in my heart that would cause you to put me to … Continue reading →

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