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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 February 19, 2025 – The blessing of music

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Titus 2:13-14  13while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14who 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 18, 2025 – He’s made a way for us!

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Jeremiah 3:19  “I myself said, ‘How gladly would I treat you like sons and give you a desirable land, the most beautiful inheritance of any nation.  I thought you would call me Father and not turn away from following me.” … Continue reading →

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Monday February 17, 2025 – A verse unlike any other!

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Question: What did God want when He gave us the gift of Jesus? My answer is probably different than you think.  Today’s verse is unlike any other and is at the end of the devotional. Two months ago we celebrated … Continue reading →

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Sunday February 16, 2025 – Real versus artificial

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 1:7  These (all kinds of trials) have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is … Continue reading →

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Saturday February 15, 2025 – “Dad, since when does the sun rise in the west?”

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Joshua 24:15a  But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, In 1996 my two oldest sons and I went on a mission trip to Romania with a small group … Continue reading →

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Friday February 14, 2025 – Valentine’s Day: The 2 greatest love gifts given to me!

Posted on February 14, 2025 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 that he loved us … Continue reading →

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Thursday February 13, 2025 – Blessed by a stranger named Jeff.

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 9:8  And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. I’m reminded of a special kindness … Continue reading →

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Wednesday February 12, 2025 – Remembering my sister Judy, seven years later.

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 116:15  Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Note: This was my post February 12, 2018. What a delight my sister was!  Last night after 10 PM we received word that she had … Continue reading →

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Tuesday February 11, 2025 – The most powerful dream I’ve ever had (and it’s with Jesus!)

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:25  Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, This morning I woke up thinking about the pain of couples who quit loving one another.  I was reminded of a dream … Continue reading →

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Monday February 10, 2025 – God’s grace is never missing!

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 12:9a  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Have you ever had the experience of trying to put something together only to discover a key part … Continue reading →

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