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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 September 1, 2016 – God will make a way

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Don Schmidt

John 16:33  I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday August 31, 2016 – Our response to persecution

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:14  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. What does it mean to be persecuted?  Can we think of a time or times where we believe we have been persecuted?  Do those experiences, if we had … Continue reading →

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Tuesday August 30, 2016 – Winning when we lose

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:22a  Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, Mistakes – Errors – Goof-ups – Bad judgments – Blunders.  They sure are all part of life.  In sports they would be called fumbles, strikeouts, errors, interceptions, … Continue reading →

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Monday August 29, 2016 – Dealing with our “leaks”

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 13:16 But blessed are your eyes because they see and your ears because they hear. Years ago a friend of ours named Paul bought a home that had been through a fire.  He was good at construction and was … Continue reading →

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Sunday August 28, 2016 – A brutally accurate description

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 5:22-24 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions … Continue reading →

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August 27, 2016 – Donna’s incredible vision of Jesus

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 12:5  Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. We arrived at the Christian Camp on Sunday that was held in Georgia.  Donna was from North Carolina and I … Continue reading →

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Friday August 26, 2016 – Part 2 – 2 hours and15 minutes after we met

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Don Schmidt

To God be the glory great things He hath done!  Continued from yesterday… After my incredible encounter with Jesus the previous fall, I received some wonderful advice about praying for my wife.  The leader instructed me, “I want you to … Continue reading →

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Thursday August 25, 2016 – 2 hours and 15 minutes after we met

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Don Schmidt

To God be the glory great things He hath done!  47 years ago today! Thanks to what can only be described as the miraculous intervention of God, we were engaged 2 hours and 15 minutes after we met!  We’ve joked … Continue reading →

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Wednesday August 24, 2016 – Loving Jesus attracts trouble

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Don Schmidt

2 Timothy 3:12 Anyone who wants to live all out for Christ is in for a lot of trouble; there’s no getting around it.  (The Message) Today’s verse is of the prosperity likely to come to those who want to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday August 23, 2016 – The precious gift of testing

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 17:3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart. Where are we?  Where are we going?  And, how do we get there?  Isn’t God good to use testing to show us!  Has … Continue reading →

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