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 April 12, 2019 – The primary purpose of prayer is not to ‘get’

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Don Schmidt

Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, Have you thought about the question, “How do I demonstrate to the Lord that I trust Him?” Trusting God is … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 11, 2019 – He will cause your thoughts….

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. (NIV) – (Amplified Bible): Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 10, 2019 – He turned aside to look…

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Don Schmidt

Acts 7:30 “After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai.” I woke up this morning thinking about Moses and his encounter with God at the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 9, 2019 – Psalm 23 and attributes of a loving family

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 95:6-7 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; 7 for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you … Continue reading →

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Monday April 8, 2019 – Getting rid of the ‘flatness’ in our lives

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 95:1-3 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 3 For the LORD … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 7, 2019 – From bad to worse by God’s design!

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Don Schmidt

Exodus 5:22, 23 Moses returned to the LORD and said, “O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people? Is this why you sent me? Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 6, 2019 – But even if He doesn’t…..

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Don Schmidt

Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to … Continue reading →

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Friday April 5, 2019 – Missing the Lord in the midst of pain and difficulties

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Don Schmidt

Ruth 1:20 “Don’t call me Naomi, “she told them.” Call me Mara, (bitter) because the Almighty has made my life very bitter. 21 I went away full, but the LORD has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? The … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 4, 2019 – Buffeted by the storms around us

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 9:10b and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding Why is this happening? Why did that happen? How could that happen? I don’t understand! How often are these expressions in our minds, on our lips and evidence of a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 3, 2019 – A life-giving gem!

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:10 and find out what pleases the Lord. There are 7 words in this verse and they present a thought and a command that is important beyond measure. I’m embarrassed by the number of times I’ve read the book … Continue reading →

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