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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.

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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Thursday July 31, 2025 – The cry of a loved one

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Jeremiah 2:5a  This is what the LORD says: “What fault did your fathers find in me, that they strayed so far from me?” God loves His people and He wants them to love Him.  The second chapter of Jeremiah talks … Continue reading →

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Wednesday July 30, 2025 – The wonderful example of our neighbor Zach

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Don Schmidt

James 1:27  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Zach & Neva and their two daughters … Continue reading →

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Tuesday July 29, 2025 – The wonder of our Father

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 6:1-5  1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With … Continue reading →

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