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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.

Monday May 19, 2025 – Our tendency is to avoid this like the plague

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 27:5-6a  Better is open rebuke than hidden love.  6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, One of my classes at Wheaton Grad School dealt with resolving conflicts.  We each had to take a test that measured our view … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 18, 2025 – Keeping the ‘weeds’ out of our lives

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 15:33  Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” When we look out the kitchen window we see the garden I wrote of yesterday.  The roses and iris are in full bloom and they are so beautiful.  … Continue reading →

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Saturday May 17, 2025 – Weeding the garden of my life

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Mark 4:7  Some fell in the weeds; as it came up, it was strangled among the weeds and nothing came of it. It’s amazing how many weeds have flowers.  I’m not talking about the ones that you see along roads … Continue reading →

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Friday May 16, 2025 – A Special Prayer for young adults and the young at heart

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Don Schmidt

A Special Prayer:  The Scriptures are filled with such wonderful men and women of faith.  The Lord helped me write this prayer several years ago for a conference.  It is particularly fitting this time of year with graduations, commencements, weddings and … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 15, 2025 – David’s Prayer

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Chronicles 29:10-13 New International Version David’s Prayer 10 David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, “Praise be to you, Lord,    the God of our father Israel,    from everlasting to everlasting.11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power    and the glory and the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday May 14, 2025 – The joy of overlooking offenses

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 17:9  He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. You’re driving down the road in wintery weather.  A truck goes by and suddenly your windshield is covered with slush and dirt.  … Continue reading →

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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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