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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.

Wednesday April 18, 2018 – We can have ‘pollutants’ in our hearts

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:8  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. This is a verse that is so rich in promise and at the same time contains a foreboding warning that we must not ignore.  As born again … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 17, 2018 – How will we respond?

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 13:54-55  Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked.  “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name … Continue reading →

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Monday April 16, 2018 – Comparing our Jesus walk to a speedboat or a sailboat

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Don Schmidt

John 3:8  “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” Think about the differences between a … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 15, 2018 – An essential component

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Don Schmidt

John 15:5  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Picture a large sailboat, out at sea, with … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 14, 2018 – Accentuate the positive! Eliminate the negative!

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Don Schmidt

John 15:5  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Have you ever thought about how wonderful it … Continue reading →

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Friday April 13, 2018 – The primary purpose of prayer is not to “get”

Posted on April 13, 2018 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 12, 20018 – Donna’s divine appointment!

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:3 Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed. (Amplified) Yesterday I wrote about … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 11, 2018 – He will cause your thoughts….

Posted on April 11, 2018 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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Tuesday April 10, 2018 – He turned aside to look…

Posted on April 10, 2018 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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Monday April 9, 2018 – Psalm 23 and attributes of a loving family

Posted on April 9, 2018 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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