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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.

Sunday March 8, 2015

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Don Schmidt

John 15:18  If the world hates you, keep in mind in mind that it hated me first. Have you ever been bullied?  Have you ever been one of those people that a bully looked for and as soon as he … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 7, 2015

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Don Schmidt

John 15:8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. When I was a new Christian I remember being given some advice by an evangelist friend.  He said it was a … Continue reading →

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Friday March 6, 2015

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 27:2b-3  “Sing about a fruitful vineyard: 3 I, the LORD, watch over it; I water it continually.  I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it. I grew up in Southwestern Michigan in an area … Continue reading →

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Thursday March 5, 2015

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:22a  Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, About six weeks after meeting the Lord, I went up to Minneapolis for what I thought was going to be a youth retreat for high school and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday March 4, 2015

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Have you ever noticed how common mistakes are?  Fortunately we don’t have video replay in our daily lives where family and friends can relive our blunders.  It’s bad enough listening … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 3, 2015 – Pray for BiBi

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. Please pray for Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and his speech … Continue reading →

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Monday March 2, 2015

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Don Schmidt

We are praying and fasting today for 1) Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and the courageous warning he has for Congress,  America and the world, and 2) Congress that they will truly hear, understand and righteously respond with decisive action to … Continue reading →

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Sunday March 1, 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Whenever I go outside I love to hear the soft song of a Mourning Dove.  … Continue reading →

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Saturday February 28, 2015

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 139:23, 24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Eureka!  I don’t know how … Continue reading →

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Friday February 27, 2015

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Romans 1:20 and Ephesians 2:10 We are in a time of amazing special effects in the entertainment industry.  Things we see in movies appear real but aren’t.  Think about all the sales appeals made to us.  Claims are presented as … Continue reading →

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