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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.

Wednesday May 6, 2015

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Don Schmidt

What is this blog really about? Suppose we had eyes to see that some important things in our lives weren’t what they seemed to be.  Things that we thought were fine and good turn out to be not so good … Continue reading →

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Tuesday May 5, 2015

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Don Schmidt

2 Kings 13:18-19  Then he said, “Take the arrows,”  and the king took them. Elisha told him, “Strike the ground.” He struck it three times and stopped. 19 The man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have … Continue reading →

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Monday May 4, 2015

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:3  Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Yesterday was such a beautiful day.  It is so enjoyable to see spring flowers and blossom trees blooming.  … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 3, 2015

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Genesis 1:1   1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. If a person is an atheist, they definitely have a problem with the concept of God creating the world.  Likewise those who might believe in some kind … Continue reading →

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Saturday May 2, 2015

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 3:15  But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading →

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Friday May 1, 2015

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Don Schmidt

John 12:42-43  Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 30, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 28, 2015

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Ishmael and Isaac  – Which one is the child of promise? When are two sons, not two sons? Answer: God’s view of Abraham’s offspring – Ishmael and Isaac.  While both boys had Abraham as their father, only one was the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 28, 2015

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Luke 5:11  So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. I just read an excellent article at Breitbart.com entitled “Will the Supreme Court open the door to the criminalization of Christianity?”  (link below)  It appears … Continue reading →

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Monday April 27, 2015

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Luke 5:10b-11  Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Picture yourself a fisherman.  That is your livelihood.  You … Continue reading →

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