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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 November 6, 2014

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 5:20  Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. I read this verse and sensed that my devotional this … Continue reading →

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Wednesday November 5, 2014

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Luke 8:24b, 25  He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He … Continue reading →

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Tuesday November 4, 2014 – Vote Today!

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Mark 4:35  That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Have you ever noticed how sometimes it seems that everything happens at once?  While such times can be filled with … Continue reading →

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Monday November 3, 2014

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:8  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. This is a verse that is so rich in promise and at the same time contains a foreboding warning that we must not ignore.  As born again … Continue reading →

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Sunday November 2, 2014

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:18  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. When I read this verse I think of the many wonderful things the Bible has to say about peace, and peacemakers.  I … Continue reading →

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Saturday November 1, 2014

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 2:12b,13 …continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. In high school I took a reading improvement course.  It was … Continue reading →

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Tuesday October 28, 2014

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:5  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding… I grew up next to Lake Michigan and there was a large marsh nearby called Grand Mere where ducks and geese were abundant. … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 26, 2014

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 10:24  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: (KJV) Three years ago today was load the trucks day for us.  Our time at Williamson Christian College was at an end and we … Continue reading →

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Friday October 24, 2014

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:14  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. In the context of talking about persecution, let’s consider the verses of Matthew 5:10-12.  When I read them, my first thought is how glorious they are.  The rejoice … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 23, 2014

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 13:54-55  Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked.  “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name … Continue reading →

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