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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 3, 2015

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 1:9  For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Back in the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday September 2, 2015

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Don Schmidt

When I woke up this morning…. … the word ‘holy’ was there – in mind.  It’s fascinating the way the Lord will give me a thought that when I awake, it is just there in the center of my mind, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday September 1, 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 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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Monday August 31, 2015

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 7:1  Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Judging others can be a bit like having termites in the house – the problem can be there for a lengthy time before we become aware of it.  Then … Continue reading →

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Sunday August 30, 2015

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 139:23, 24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Scripture plays a critical role … Continue reading →

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Saturday August 29, 2015

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Don Schmidt Psalm 34:8a  Taste and see that the LORD is good; We lived in Colorado Springs from 2005 – 2009.  During that time it was our privilege to be a part of a marvelous Friday … Continue reading →

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Friday August 28, 2015

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Don Schmidt

1 Chronicles 5:20 They were helped in fighting them, and God handed the Hagrites and all their allies over to them, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. Today’s verse … Continue reading →

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Thursday August 27, 2015

Posted on August 26, 2015 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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Tuesday August 26, An Extraordinary 46th Anniversary – cont’

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Don Schmidt

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

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Tuesday August 25, 2015 – An Extraordinary 46th Anniversary

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Don Schmidt

To God be the glory great things He hath done!  46 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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