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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 May 26, 2015

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Don Schmidt

The Fear of the Lord As we consider the fear of the Lord, take a moment and think of the story of Pinocchio.  A wooden puppet becomes a real boy.  Something inanimate becomes alive and vibrantly real.  For many the … Continue reading →

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Monday May 25, 2015

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Philemon 4-5  Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say, “Oh, thank you, God!” I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other believers. (MSG) What a … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 24, 2015

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 10:24  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: (KJV) I am reminded of our son Andrew and his gymnastic team at Washington Court Athletic Club.  There were 6 boys on the 9 … Continue reading →

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Saturday May 23, 2015

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Job 1:22  In all this Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing. It’s difficult to imagine the impact of all that happened to Job in chapter one.  Loss, destruction and death were involved in each message brought to … Continue reading →

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Friday May 22, 2015

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 25:11-12  The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry, And a wise friend’s timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger. (MSG) My wife Donna has this wonderful habit.  When … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 21, 2015

Posted on May 21, 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 May 20, 2015 – A Special Prayer

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Don Schmidt

A Special Prayer:  The Scriptures are filled with such wonderful men and women of faith.  The Lord helped me write this prayer several years ago for a conference.  It is particularly fitting this time of year with graduations, commencements, weddings … Continue reading →

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Tuesday May 19, 2015

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 24:9   “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. I find myself experiencing growing concern over the lawlessness occurring throughout our country.  Among … Continue reading →

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Monday May 18, 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Mark 4:7  Some fell in the weeds; as it came up, it was strangled among the weeds and nothing came of it. It’s amazing how many weeds have flowers.  I’m not talking about the ones that you see along roads … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 17, 2015

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 42:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul?  Why so disturbed within me?  Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and 6 my God. Have you noticed that difficult situations can have a strong … Continue reading →

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