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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.

Monday February 16, 2015

Posted on February 16, 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 the disasters that happened to Job in chapter one.  Scripture describes him as being blameless and upright; one … Continue reading →

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Sunday February 15, 2015

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:13  Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. In the spring of 2010 when the greater Nashville area experienced severe flooding, the churches played a huge role in bringing relief and assistance to those who … Continue reading →

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Saturday February 14, 2015 – Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Don Schmidt

1 John 4:9, 10  9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but … Continue reading →

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Friday February 13, 2015

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:12  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Several years ago on three successive days I received a wonderful email and phone calls from three dear friends who had me on their hearts.  Those contacts were … Continue reading →

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Thursday February 12, 2015

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:11  Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. This morning when I was asking the Lord about today’s verse, I was reminded of some friends of ours.  Their home is in the north … Continue reading →

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Wednesday February 11, 2015

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:10  Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Being devoted to something is pretty normal in our society.  People are devoted to families, sports teams, hobbies, TV, Facebook, Twitter, etc…  Today’s verse points … Continue reading →

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Tuesday February 10, 2015

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:9  Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Imagine for a moment someone you love speaking this verse to you; carefully and lovingly, not rushing or reading a list, but focusing upon each … Continue reading →

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Monday February 9, 2015

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Don Schmidt

2 Kings 2:19  Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Behold now, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees; but the water is bad and the land is unfruitful.” This scripture has always fascinated … Continue reading →

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Sunday February 8, 2015

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Don Schmidt

The scripture is at the end of the devotional. With all the snow we’ve had, it sure will be nice to have spring weather in a few weeks.   One of the sights of spring that we typically see is young people … Continue reading →

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Saturday February 7, 2015

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Don Schmidt

The scripture is at the end of the devotional. Our lives are filled with things we do that typically produce results.  Sometimes the results are good – sometimes not so good.  It helps to have a clear idea of what … Continue reading →

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