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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.

Tuesday December 16, 2014

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Nahum 1:7  The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.  He cares for those who trust in him, Intentionality is one of my favorite words/concepts because it describes something that is required of us in so many areas … Continue reading →

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Monday December 15, 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Don Schmidt

John 21:16a  Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” We’ve written before of the movie Fiddler on the Roof.  It is a musical about the life of a family in the small Jewish village of … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 14, 2014

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 13:5, 6  But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.  6 I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me. How long??  How long is it going to take me … Continue reading →

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Saturday December 13, 2014

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 12:5-6  5And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6because the Lord disciplines those he … Continue reading →

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Friday December 12, 2014

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Revelation 3:19  Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Do you remember times when you were growing up when you wanted to do something and were told “No” by your parents?  Did you receive … Continue reading →

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Thursday December 11, 2014

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Romans 6:6  For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— We recently experienced the beauty of a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday December 10, 2014

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ruth 4:13, 16  13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. Then he went to her, and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.  16 Then Naomi took the child, laid him … Continue reading →

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Tuesday December 9, 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 41:13  For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. When we’re frightened and concerned it is a wonderful blessing to be comforted.  … Continue reading →

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Monday December 8, 2014

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:1-2   Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. I woke up this … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 7, 2014

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 4:1  As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. What constitutes a life worthy of our calling as a Christian?  What does such a life look … Continue reading →

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