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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.

Tuesday May 13, 2025 – Do we view God through a ‘referee/fairness’ model?

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Have you ever noticed how common mistakes are?  Fortunately we don’t have video replay in our daily lives where family and friends can relive our blunders.  It’s bad enough listening … Continue reading →

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Monday May 12, 2025 – Remembering the special people God has used in our lives

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 1:3  I thank my God every time I remember you. Let’s take some time to remember the very special people that God has used to bless and help us over the years.  They may be life long friends or … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 11, 2025 – 10 year old Tilly Smith and perceiving reality

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 1:45-46  45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”  46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from … Continue reading →

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Saturday May 10, 2025 – Right process produces right results – learned at Wheaton Grad School

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Romans 14:8  If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Upon entering Wheaton Grad School I was aware that I … Continue reading →

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Friday May 9, 2025 – This happened to me!

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Philemon 22 – And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers. This verse reminds me of dear friends and a memorable answer to prayer.  Shortly … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 8, 2025 – Who we get to be in Christ

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 5:16  So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Computers are a vital part of our lives. You likely wouldn’t be reading this devotional without one (unless you have … Continue reading →

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Wednesday May 7, 2025 – Panting for Him

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 42:1  As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. We had the blessing of living for twenty years in a little village in the middle of a 32,000 acre national park … Continue reading →

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Tuesday MAY 6, 2025 – Who we are supposed to be!

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Luke 4:18-19  “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.  He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to … Continue reading →

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Monday May 5, 2025 – The road less travelled

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 26:3  You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. This morning I woke up thinking about this peace that God will provide and the last stanza of Robert Frost’s poem, The … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 4, 2025 – Afghanistan’s red and white stones

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 4:6a  Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; In the summer of 2007 I got to spend a month in Afghanistan.  Among other things, the organization I was with had medical centers and community centers out in … Continue reading →

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