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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 February 19, 2014

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 20:11  Every child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right. One of my favorite memories is the time a few years ago when I drove to Akron where our son Jamie and his family … Continue reading →

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Tuesday February 18, 2014

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Luke 1:45  “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit when she declared this to Mary when Mary came to visit.  Elizabeth was 6 … Continue reading →

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Monday February 17, 2014

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Job 1:22  In all this Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing. It’s difficult to imagine the impact of all the disasters that happened to Job in chapter one.  Scripture describes him as being blameless and upright; one … Continue reading →

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Sunday February 16, 2014

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:13  Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. In the spring of 2010 when the greater Nashville area experienced severe flooding, the churches played a huge role in bringing relief and assistance to those who … Continue reading →

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Saturday February 15, 2014

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:12  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. This is a wonderful memory from 2 years ago. Monday, Tuesday and this morning I’ve received a wonderful email and phone calls from three dear friends who had … Continue reading →

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Friday February 14, 2014

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Don Schmidt

1 John 4:9, 10  9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but … Continue reading →

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Thursday February 13, 2014

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:11  Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. This morning when I was asking the Lord about today’s verse, I was reminded of some friends of ours.  Their home is in the north … Continue reading →

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Wednesday February 12, 2014

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:10  Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Being devoted to something is pretty normal in our society.  People are devoted to families, sports teams, hobbies, TV, Facebook, Twitter, etc…  Today’s verse points … Continue reading →

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Tuesday February 11, 2014

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:9  Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Imagine for a moment someone you love speaking this verse to you; carefully and lovingly, not rushing or reading a list, but focusing upon each … Continue reading →

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Monday February 10, 2014

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Don Schmidt

2 Kings 2:19  Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Behold now, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees; but the water is bad and the land is unfruitful.” This scripture has always fascinated … Continue reading →

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