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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 October 22, 2014

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Don Schmidt

John 3:8  “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” What is the difference between a … Continue reading →

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Monday October 21, 2014

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Don Schmidt

John 15:5  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Picture a large sailboat, out at sea, with … Continue reading →

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Monday October 20, 2014

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Don Schmidt

John 15:5  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Have you ever thought about how wonderful it … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 19, 2014

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 23:4b  I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Wouldn’t it be handy to have a gadget that could measure the fear in our lives just like a thermometer measures body temperature?  Whether we use the thermometer … Continue reading →

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Saturday October 18, 2014

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. The unexpected is a fact of life.  Think how often in our daily routine that we encounter the unexpected.  Simple things: running out of paper, ink, dish detergent, the shirt … Continue reading →

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Friday October 17, 2014

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 95:6-7  Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; 7 for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.  Today, if only you … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 16, 2014

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Don Schmidt

1 Samuel 17:37  The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.”  Saul said to David, “Go, and the LORD be with you.” … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 15, 2014

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 13:5  But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. When I first met Donna 45 years ago and through the early years of our marriage she wore a wonderful perfume named Most Precious.  It … Continue reading →

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Tuesday October 14, 2014

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 3:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Have you ever ran out of water?  If you’ve ever lived in a home that used a well, you might have … Continue reading →

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Monday October 13, 2014

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Don Schmidt

I Thessalonians 5:16-18   Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens.  This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. (The Message) It’s been a bit frustrating as … Continue reading →

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