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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.

Sunday August 14, 2016 – A learned skill

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:5, 6  Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding;  6 think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. Have you ever considered the … Continue reading →

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Thursday August 11, 2016

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Mark 14: 61-62  But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer.  Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”   62 “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man … Continue reading →

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Wednesday August 10, 2016 – The Southern Magnolia tree

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 119:130  The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. An interesting insight occurred to me recently.  It connects the Old Testament to Southern Magnolia trees.  In this insight, the attributes of the tree are reflective … Continue reading →

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Tuesday August 9, 2016 – Overwhelmed with Him

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 1:8  Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, This morning I am still overflowing … Continue reading →

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Monday August 8, 2016 – The joy of being a part…

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 3:6  I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. Yesterday I asked you to picture yourself on a jet that has just taken off for a long flight.  The person next to you is … Continue reading →

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Sunday August 7, 2016 – Why?

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 3:2  You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. Picture yourself on a jet that has just taken off for a long flight.  You begin a conversation with the person next to … Continue reading →

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Friday August 5, 2016 – Evolution Theory – a fatal flaw

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 1:1   1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. If a person is an atheist, they definitely have a problem with the concept of God creating the world.  Likewise those who might believe in some kind … Continue reading →

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Thursday August 4, 2016 – Opportunity not victimhood

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 3:15  But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday August 3, 2016 – The “threat” of Christianity

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Don Schmidt

John 12:42-43  Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved … Continue reading →

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Tuesday August 2, 2016

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the … Continue reading →

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