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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 November 26, 2014

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Don Schmidt

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Yesterday’s guest devotional dealt with gratitude and used the specific example of a pastor named Martin Rinkart … Continue reading →

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Tuesday November 25, 2014

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Re-post of Guest Devotional – By Steve Fry, our pastor at The Gate when we lived in Franklin, TN. Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices; 
                                            Who wondrous things hath done, in whom this … Continue reading →

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Monday November 24, 2014

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:10  and find out what pleases the Lord. There are 7 words in this verse and they present a thought and a command that is important beyond measure.  I’m embarrassed by the number of times I’ve read the book … Continue reading →

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Sunday November 23, 2014

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 107:1  Give thanks to the LORD for he is good; his love endures forever. A Politically Incorrect History of Thanksgiving Posted: November 17, 2007              http://www.wnd.com/index.php?pageId=44599 By Jonathan Falwell © 2011 It was a bitter two-month sea journey the Pilgrims endured … Continue reading →

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Saturday November 22, 2014

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 130:6  My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. About fifteen years ago, in our Sunday service, a song based on this verse was being sung.  The … Continue reading →

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Friday November 21, 2014

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 26:3  You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. This morning I woke up thinking about this peace that God will provide and the last stanza of Robert Frost’s poem, The … Continue reading →

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Thursday November 20, 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 4:6a  Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; In the summer of 2007 I got to spend a month in Afghanistan.  Among other things, the organization I was with had medical centers and community centers out in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday November 19, 2014

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 6:10  Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. This morning I was pondering this verse and while pouring myself a cup of coffee, I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday November 18, 2014

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 17:3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart. Where are we?  Where are we going?  And, how do we get there?  Isn’t God good to use testing to show us!  Has … Continue reading →

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Monday November 17, 2014 – Winter arrived today!

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Mark 1:40-42  A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”  41Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he … Continue reading →

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