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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.

Saturday May 3, 2025 – A moving scene from Ben-Hur

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 6:10  Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. This morning I was pondering this verse and while pouring myself a cup of coffee, I … Continue reading →

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Friday May 2, 2025 – The Leper Part 2 (and suppose it was you)

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Mark 1:40-42  A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”  41Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 1, 2025 – The Leper Part 1 (and suppose it was you)

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Mark 1:40-42  A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”  41Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 30, 2025 – The awesome wonder of our Lord!

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Luke 8:24b, 25  He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 29, 2025 – Mowing the lawn on a hot humid day

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 John 1:9  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. When we moved to Franklin, TN it was a reintroduction for me to high humidity … Continue reading →

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Monday April 28, 2025 – My critical experience at Schafer’s Bakery

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 John 2:16  For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. Years ago when our first two … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 27, 2025 – My grasp of the obvious was missing

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 9:25b “ …One thing I do know.  I was blind but now I see!” I think we all are thrilled when our grasp of the obvious is working.  For some of us, it’s like a visitor who only shows … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 26, 2025 – Do we see Him in the midst of our difficulties?

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 9:1-3 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth.  His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”  “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but … Continue reading →

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Friday April 25, 2025 – Can this really happen to us?

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 6:9-10  He said, “Go and tell this people: ” ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’  10 Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes.  Otherwise they … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 24, 2025 – The wonder of Jesus foretold by Isaiah

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 9:6-7 (printed below) For many years I tended to stay away from the Prophetic Books of the Old Testament.  My studies would take me to the Prophets, but I wouldn’t sit down and just read them through.  I was … Continue reading →

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