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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 June 25, 2015 – Happy Birthday Judy!

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Mark 12: 28 – 31  28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”  29“The … Continue reading →

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Wednesday June 24, 2015

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 14:28  “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” Have you ever dreamed of what it would be like to be in the boat with the disciples when Jesus walked on the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday June 23

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 19:1  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. When I was a little boy I had a book about Grandpa Bunny Bunny.  He was the founder of Bunnyville and the father … Continue reading →

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We have moved!

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Don Schmidt

We just moved from the western side of Akron to the wonderful house we purchased in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.  We had been renting from missionary friends for several years.  The past 2 – 3 weeks has been a real adventure, … Continue reading →

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Friday June 12, 2015

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 42:3, 4  Then ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt. 4 But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, with the others, because he was afraid that harm might come to him It has been … Continue reading →

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Thursday June 11, 2015

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 41:38  So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” Joseph has just interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams.  But he’s done more than that.  He has given instructions on what needs … Continue reading →

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Wednesday June 10, 2015

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Don Schmidt

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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Tuesday June 9, 2015

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Don Schmidt

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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Monday June 8, 2015

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Don Schmidt

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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Sunday June 7, 2015

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Don Schmidt

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, … Continue reading →

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