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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 September 11, 2014

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Years ago my mother had a powerful experience with the Lord.  It involved the death of a good friend.  He was a younger … Continue reading →

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Wednesday September 10, 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Don Schmidt

When I woke up this morning…. … the word ‘holy’ was there – in mind.  It’s fascinating the way the Lord will give me a thought that when I awake, it is just there in the center of my mind, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday September 9, 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Don Schmidt

John 16:33  I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, … Continue reading →

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Monday September 8, 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Do you remember a song by James Taylor titled ‘You’ve Got A Friend’?  The words fit the times many of us are going through and I’ve got some of the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Septermber 7, 2014

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 7:1  Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Judging others can be a bit like having termites in the house – the problem is there for a lengthy time before we become aware of it.  Then we … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 6, 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 139:23, 24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Scripture plays a critical role … Continue reading →

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Friday September 5, 2014

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 34:8a  Taste and see that the LORD is good; We lived in Colorado Springs from 2005 – 2009.  During that time it was our privilege to be a part of a marvelous Friday night gathering there called “theMill”.  Over 1,000 college … Continue reading →

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Thursday September 4, 2014

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Don Schmidt

1 Chronicles 5:20 They were helped in fighting them, and God handed the Hagrites and all their allies over to them, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. Today’s verse … Continue reading →

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Wednesday September 3, 2014

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 4:32a  Be kind and compassionate to one another,… A special memory from several years ago:  “I am sitting in my leather recliner typing with Pappy, a small Poodle, squeezed in next to me on the seat. My left arm … Continue reading →

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Tuesday September 2, 2014

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 12:1-2a  In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son,… If someone were to ask you what … Continue reading →

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