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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.

Monday September 29, 2025 – Becoming lovers of God

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Mark 12:28–31  28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”  29“The most important one,” … Continue reading →

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Sunday September 28, 2025 – When evil is called good…how must we respond?

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 24:9  “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. I find myself greatly concerned over the lawlessness occurring throughout our country.  Among our … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 27, 2025 – Illustration of quarry stones

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Acts 4:11 This [Jesus] is the stone despised by you builders, who has become the  cornerstone. Do you ever stop to think about the really special things that God has done in your life?  If you had to, could you … Continue reading →

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Friday September 26, 2025 – Our 55th Wedding Anniversary!

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 31:10-12       A wife of noble character who can find?  She is worth far more than rubies.  11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.  12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days … Continue reading →

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Thursday September 25, 2025 – The canopy of honor

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 15:33 “The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”  Isaiah 66:2b “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” Another of my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday September 24, 2025 – The importance of becoming a lover of the truth!

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 8:31, 32  To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” One of the more … Continue reading →

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Tuesday September 23, 2025 – Priceless memories and seeing Him

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Chronicles 16:11-12  Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.  Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, The other day I had an unexpected surprise.  It was a typically busy … Continue reading →

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Monday September 22, 2025 – God can find ‘another 2 yards’ in us enabling us to change

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Don Schmidt

James 1:20  For man’s anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires]. (Amplified) One of my all time favorite films is Chariots of Fire* – the 1981 British film that tells thefact-based story of two athletes in the … Continue reading →

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Sunday September 21, 2025 – A priceless learning moment for me at Wheaton Grad School – see Note at bottom

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Don Schmidt

James 1:19  My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, In the mid-seventies I got to attend Wheaton Grad School.  It was one of the richest times in … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 20, 2025 – The impact of Jesus on slaves

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 7:22  For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman; similarly, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. Consider another time and another place.  … Continue reading →

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