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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 February 5, 2026 – Fruit sweet to the taste versus sour grapes

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 27:2b-3  “Sing about a fruitful vineyard: 3 I, the LORD, watch over it; I water it continually.  I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it. I grew up in Southwestern Michigan in an area known as … Continue reading →

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Wednesday February 4, 2026 – Delivered from the demonic: I was set free!

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Mark 16:17b In my name they will drive out demons;  Proverbs 16:22a  Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, About six weeks after meeting the Lord (my thunderous encounter with Him), I went up to Minneapolis … Continue reading →

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Tuesday February 3, 2026 – Sophie and Sam “doing to give” not “doing to get”!

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 20:11  Every child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right. One of my favorite memories is the time about 10+ years ago when I drove to Akron where our son Jamie and his … Continue reading →

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Monday February 2, 2026 – The wonder of gratitude and where it can lead us

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Whenever I go outside I love to hear the soft song of a Mourning Dove.  … Continue reading →

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Sunday February 1, 2026 – Eureka moment! Doorways to repentance.

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 139:23, 24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Eureka!  I don’t know how much … Continue reading →

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Saturday January 31, 2026 – 2 sources of Divine revelation: Creation and Christians!

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Romans 1:20 and Ephesians 2:10 We are in a time of amazing special effects in the entertainment industry.  Things we see in movies appear real but aren’t.  Think about all the sales appeals made to us.  Claims are presented as … Continue reading →

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Friday January 30, 2026 – Do we know what ‘the right thing’ is?

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Joshua 23:11  So be very careful to love the LORD your God. I once was able to attend a meeting in which the author Stephen Covey spoke (7 Habits of Highly Effective People).  There was a large crowd and the … Continue reading →

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Thursday January 29, 2026 – My miraculous tornado experience!

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 3:17  And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. In the summer of 1970, I was in my last quarter … Continue reading →

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Wednesday January 28, 2026 – Father Chisholm of The Keys of the Kingdom

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Micah 6:8  He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humbly with your God? (Amplified) … Continue reading →

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Tuesday January 27, 2026 – The example Ruth is for us!

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Don Schmidt

Ruth  2:10-12  10 At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She asked him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you notice me—a foreigner?” I find such delight in reading about Ruth and … Continue reading →

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