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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.

Tuesday August 4, 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 31:1  Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One … Continue reading →

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Monday August 3, 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Romans 2:4b  …not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance? Have you ever had a friend or someone in your life that believed in you and was for you, no matter what?  Have you ever been that person for … Continue reading →

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Sunday August 2, 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Acts 16:34  The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole family. Have you experienced a time of when you … Continue reading →

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Saturday August 1, 2015

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Happy Birthday Donna! Proverbs  5:18, 19  18 Let your fountain [of human life] be blessed [with the rewards of fidelity], and rejoice in the wife of your youth. 19 Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant doe [tender, gentle, attractive]—let … Continue reading →

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Friday July 31, 2015

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 5:14  But solid food is for the mature—for those whose senses have been trained to distinguish between good and evil. Although I grew up in a small port city on the Lake Michigan, I never got to experience sailing … Continue reading →

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Thursday July 30, 2015

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 13:6  So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Years ago when our oldest sons were young, we went to Six Flags over Georgia.  Although I’m … Continue reading →

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Wednesday July 29, 2015

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Luke 9:23  Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” If you’re like me, you take advantage of the resources available on line … Continue reading →

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Tuesday July 28, 2015

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 85:5  You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you. I have kept journals for years.  I love to look back five or ten years ago to see what was happening in … Continue reading →

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Monday July 27, 2015

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Daniel 10:11a  He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man treasured [by God].  – Holman Christian Standard Bible How would we be described by our spouses, children, friends or co-workers, if they were asked what kind of people we … Continue reading →

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Sunday July 26, 2015

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 119:105  Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. This morning I would like us to consider a cooking illustration.  Do we view God’s word like recipe cards?  They sit on a shelf … Continue reading →

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