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.

Monday September 19, 2022 – Two sides of the same coin: creature and child

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 29:2  Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Our God is wonderful all the time.  But having said that, He does some of the most special things in … Continue reading →

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Sunday September 18, 2022 – Jesus, I want you!

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 38:9  All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. How do we begin to thank God for what Jesus has done for us. Because of Jesus, and what He accomplished, our lives … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 17, 2022 – More thoughts from the 2010 storm

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Don Schmidt

1 Thessalonians 5:18  give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Remembering the rain and flooding memories of May 2010 when we lived in Tennessee.  Yesterday and today I am posting devotionals that … Continue reading →

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Friday September 16, 2022 – Seeing the rain and remembering 2010

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 7:12  And rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights. There have been some news stories in recent weeks of heavy rain and flooding. They brought memories of our experience in May 2010 when we lived in … Continue reading →

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Thursday September 15, 2022 – Experiencing God by Dr. Henry Blackaby: an important lesson

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 1:9  For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Back in the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday September 14, 2022 – Within His presence!

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Don Schmidt

When I woke up this morning…. … the word ‘holy’ was there – in my mind.  It’s fascinating the way the Lord will give me a thought that when I wake up, it’s just there in the center of my … Continue reading →

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Tuesday September 13, 2022 – How must we respond to persecution?

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:14  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. What does it mean to be persecuted?  Can we think of a time or times where we believe we’ve been persecuted?  Do those experiences, if we had them, … Continue reading →

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Monday September 12, 2022 – Winning when we lose

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:22a  Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, Mistakes – Errors – Goof-ups – Bad judgments – Blunders.  They sure are all part of life.  In sports they would be called fumbles, strikeouts, errors, interceptions, … Continue reading →

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Sunday September 11, 2022 – The Lord spoke to my mom in the midst of her pain

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Years ago my mother had a powerful experience with the Lord.  It involved the death of a good friend.  He was a younger … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 10, 2022 – Dealing with our leaks – and we can leak!

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 13:16 But blessed are your eyes because they see and your ears because they hear. Years ago a friend of ours named Paul bought a home that had been through a fire.  He was good at construction and was … Continue reading →

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