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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.

Friday March 14, 2025 – God’s plan required Joseph to be in prison

Genesis 41:1  When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream. “Did Joseph spend two more years in prison due to a cupbearer’s faulty memory?”  Isn’t that a great question?  A companion question to it is, “Did God intend … Continue reading

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Thursday March 13, 2025 – Called from a dungeon

Genesis 41:14   So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh. It’s clear from scripture that Joseph had favor and responsibility while in prison, … Continue reading

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Wednesday March 12, 2025 – His trust was in God

Genesis 40:23  The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him. Today’s devotional is special to me because it describes an insight that became clear to me while writing it, regarding Joseph’s response to his experience with the … Continue reading

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Tuesday March 11, 2025 – Without anger or desire for revenge!

Genesis 40:14-15  14 “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison. 15 For I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I … Continue reading

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Monday March 10, 2025 – Why was Joseph there?

Genesis 40:8    “We both had dreams,” they answered, “but there is no one to interpret them.”  Then Joseph said to them, “Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.” **********               … Continue reading

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Sunday March 9, 2025 – Being a slave and a prisoner were irrelevant!

Genesis 40:6-7  When Joseph came to them the next morning, he saw that they were dejected. So he asked Pharaoh’s officials who were in custody with him in his master’s house, “Why are your faces so sad today?” Have you … Continue reading

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Saturday March 8, 2025 – The lesson of shackles and chains for us

Psalm 105:17-19  and He sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave.  They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the LORD proved … Continue reading

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Friday March 7, 2025 – When temptation comes…

Genesis 39:9  “No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” The … Continue reading

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Thursday March 6, 2025 – How do we or how will we respond?

John 15:18  If the world hates you, keep in mind in mind that it hated me first. Have you ever been bullied?  Have you ever been one of those people that a bully looked for and as soon as he … Continue reading

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Wednesday March 5, 2025 – Avoiding being a lemon!

Staying with – I Corinthians 7:19b  Keeping God’s commands is what counts. What really matters in our lives, overall?  What are the main convictions/values that drive us?  If one of our answers is our faith, what is it about our … Continue reading

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