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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 April 16, 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs  8:17  I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Donna and I are going to celebrate our 45th anniversary this year.  They have truly been wonderful years and my heart is to learn to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 15, 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 1:4  who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. Our God is such a wonderful God.  I never cease to be … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 14, 2015

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 16:14   Do everything in love. This verse today is particularly interesting because of something we will get to in a moment.  It instructs us to do everything in love.  Think about that.  What is excluded from everything?  And … Continue reading →

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Monday April 13, 2015

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:16  Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven. (Amplified) Think of … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 12, 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Luke 10:33  But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan to help his questioner identify who his neighbor was.  … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 11, 2015

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:14  You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Years ago a wonderful Christian friend of ours named Hal was hired to manage a type of music store by a major corporation.  … Continue reading →

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Friday April 10, 2015

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Staying with – I Corinthians 7:19b  Keeping God’s commands is what counts. What really matters in our lives, overall?  What are the main convictions/values that drive us?  If one of our answers is our faith, what is it about our … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 9, 2015

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Don Schmidt

I Corinthians 7:19b  Keeping God’s commands is what counts. Have you ever noticed how doing the right thing is a whole lot easier when you have a right attitude/good motives?  Obedience just seems to flow out of a right attitude, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 8, 2015

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Romans 15:13  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. This morning I thought I was going … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 7, 2015

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Don Schmidt

James 1:27  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. I would like us to focus on … Continue reading →

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