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. 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 June 25, 2021 – What is our “normal”?

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Don Schmidt

I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. (The Message) It’s been a bit frustrating as … Continue reading →

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Thursday June 24, 2021 – It was $1 more than we had!

Posted on June 24, 2021 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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Wednesday June 23, 2021 – A “more excellent way”

Posted on June 23, 2021 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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Tuesday June 22, 2021 – A helpful illustration

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Don Schmidt

Romans 13:10 Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Over the years I have been greatly helped by focusing on the importance of biblical love. Love always takes priority. While we are free … Continue reading →

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Monday June 21, 2021 – Friendship: Such an opportunity!

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Don Schmidt

John 15:14 You are my friends if you do what I command. Friends. Have you ever considered what a broad spectrum that word covers? People we see and speak to at church, at school or at work. People we hang … Continue reading →

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Sunday June 20, 2021 – His steadfast love

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Don Schmidt

Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; This morning as I was considering what I would write, my mind was filled with lots of stuff. We have a … Continue reading →

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Saturday June 19, 2021 – What to do with the miracles….

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Don Schmidt

Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. As I’ve noted before, I had a … Continue reading →

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Friday June 18, 2021 – Together with Him in the morning

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. What a blessing to have our thoughts preoccupied each morning with … Continue reading →

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Thursday June 17, 2021 – The wonder of my Blue Sections of Scripture

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 9:1 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonder. Have you ever thought of praying scripture? Years ago I heard a teaching on this idea and it has been a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday June 16 – It takes more than a recipe

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Don Schmidt

James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Don’t you just love a wonderful meal? The enjoyment we experience as fragrant … Continue reading →

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