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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.

Sunday August 10, 2025 – Untouchable until touched by Jesus

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Mark 1:40-42  A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”  41Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he … Continue reading →

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Saturday August 9, 2025 – When we think we are not making progress…

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 2:12b,13 …continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13forit is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. In high school I took a reading improvement course.  It was a … Continue reading →

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Friday August 8, 2025 – A great insight from golfing with Jay

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Mark 12:32–33  “Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. 33To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, … Continue reading →

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Thursday August 7, 2025 – Recognizing God’s opportunities for us

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Don Schmidt

2 Kings 13:18-19  Then he said, “Take the arrows,”  and the king took them. Elisha told him, “Strike the ground.” He struck it three times and stopped. 19 The man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have … Continue reading →

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Wednesday August 6, 2025 – Are you weary and burdened?

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 11:28-30   28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will … Continue reading →

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Tuesday August 5, 2025 – How amazing to encounter Jesus!

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Luke 24:45  Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Have you ever been frightened to the point that it could be described as being terrified?  We use the term ‘scared to death’ rather casually, but taken … Continue reading →

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Monday August 4, 2025 – What do you delight in?

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 11:20 The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. What things come to mind when you consider the idea of being delighted with something?  They might involve people, food, travel, … Continue reading →

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Sunday August 3, 2025 – We are the ‘coffee shop’

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 15:13  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Imagine going into a coffee shop to … Continue reading →

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Saturday August 2, 2025 – An amazing gift: the ability to forgive

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Today’s Scripture is at the end of the devotionalA few years ago in early spring I had the joy of watching part of our granddaughter’s soccer game.  Other than the fact that it was 37 degrees, breezy and raining – … Continue reading →

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Friday August 1, 2025 – Happy 75th Birthday Donna!

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Happy 75th Birthday Donna!  August & September have such special events to remember and rejoice in.  God has given us such priceless treasures!! Proverbs  5:18, 19  18 Let your fountain [of human life] be blessed [with the rewards of fidelity], and … Continue reading →

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