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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 February 26, 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Joshua 23:11  So be very diligent to love the LORD your God for your own well-being.  (Holman) One of the things so precious to me is what I typically experience during the worship portion of our Sunday service or house … Continue reading →

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Wednesday February 25, 2015

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Titus 2:13-14  while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his … Continue reading →

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Tuesday February 24, 2015

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 116:15  Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints Five years ago I received word from his wife that a wonderful Christian friend went to be with the Lord.  Only the Lord knows to … Continue reading →

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Monday February 23, 2015

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Joshua 23:11  So be very careful to love the LORD your God. I once was able to attend a meeting in which the author Stephen Covey spoke (7 Habits of Highly Effective People).  There was a large crowd and the … Continue reading →

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Sunday February 22, 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 3:17  And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. In the summer of 1970, I was in my last quarter … Continue reading →

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Saturday February 21, 2015

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 37:4  Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart. Yesterday we looked at I Kings 3:5 where the Lord appears to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask … Continue reading →

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Friday February 20, 2015

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Don Schmidt

I Kings 3:5  At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” Suppose when you went to bed tonight the Lord appeared to you … Continue reading →

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Thursday February 19, 2015

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Luke 2:19  But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40 days of Lent.  It’s difficult for me to imagine what Mary went through as she experienced … Continue reading →

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Wednesday February 18, 2015 – Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 20:11  Every child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right. Today is Ash Wednesday.  See if you notice any people with ashes on their foreheads today.  Hopefully you will be able to attend a service … Continue reading →

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Tuesday February 17, 2015

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Luke 1:45  “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit when she declared this to Mary when Mary came to visit.  Elizabethwas 6 months … Continue reading →

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