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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.

Saturday August 2, 2014

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 85:5  You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you. I have kept journals for years.  I love to look back five or ten years ago to see what was happening in … Continue reading →

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Friday August 1, 2014

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Daniel 10:11a  He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man treasured [by God].  – Holman Christian Standard Bible How would we be described by our spouses, children, friends or co-workers, if they were asked what kind of people we … Continue reading →

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Thursday July 31, 2014

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 119:105  Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. This morning I would like us to consider a cooking illustration.  Do we view God’s word like recipe cards?  They sit on a shelf … Continue reading →

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Wednesday July 30, 2014

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Don Schmidt

John 14:15  “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” When I was a student at Wheaton Grad School I was blessed to be able to take a course taught by Dr. Merrill Tenney, a great Bible scholar.  … Continue reading →

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Tuesday July 29, 2014

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 13:4a  Love is patient, love is kind. Have you ever thought about how wonderful kindness is?  There is really nothing like it.  Unfortunately, we are not accustomed to encountering kindness or to being kind ourselves.  Think of all … Continue reading →

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Monday July 28, 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:19  Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, Take My Life And Let It Be – Frances Havergal, 1874 Take my life and let it be, … Continue reading →

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Sunday July 27, 2014

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 141:3  Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Years ago, I’m told that a famous comedian was asked if there would be comedians in heaven.  He answered, “No – because … Continue reading →

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Saturday July 26, 2014

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 9:1, 2  I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.  2I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. One of … Continue reading →

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Friday July 25, 2014

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Continued from yesterday – Psalm 1:1-3   1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is … Continue reading →

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Thursday July 24, 2014

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 1:1-3   1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of … Continue reading →

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