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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 August 14, 2015

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 43:4  Then will I go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. What are your favorite things?  What brings you joy and delight?  Remember this song that Maria sung in The Sound of Music? … Continue reading →

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Thursday August 13, 2015

Posted on August 13, 2015 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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Wednesday August 12, 2015

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Isn’t it amazing how different life can appear when seen through the eyes of faith?  I look back over my life and see so many situations where things happened that … Continue reading →

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Tuesday August 11, 2015

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Revelation 1:17-18  When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living … Continue reading →

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Monday August 10, 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 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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Saturday August 9, 2015

Posted on August 9, 2015 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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Saturday August 8, 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 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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Friday August 7, 2015

Posted on August 7, 2015 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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Thursday August 6, 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 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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Wednesday August 5, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 7:24  “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” In my NIV Bible, the heading for this portion of scripture is “The … Continue reading →

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