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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.

Friday January 10, 2014

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Don Schmidt

1 Thessalonians 5:15-18  Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.  16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for … Continue reading →

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Thursday January 9, 2014

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 34:1-3  1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us … Continue reading →

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Wednesday January 8, 2014

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 1:10  My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. When I read this verse last night, I immediately thought of the character Fagan in the movie “Oliver!”, based on the novel Oliver Twist by … Continue reading →

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Tuesday January 7, 2014

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 11:1  Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Tasting fruit and a packet of seeds!  Over the years we have heard many marvelous testimonies.  What a blessing it is … Continue reading →

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Monday January 6, 2014

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 34:19  The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; What if…?  Have you ever noticed how these two words have a tendency to lead us down a trail that leads to a … Continue reading →

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Sunday January 5, 2014

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:13  “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Do … Continue reading →

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Saturday January 4, 2014

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Acts 7:30  “After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai.” I woke up this morning thinking about Moses and his encounter with God at the … Continue reading →

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Friday January 3, 2014

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 33:4  For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. Have you ever been forgotten?  Or have you forgotten someone else?  How about forgetting an important event?  It happens to all … Continue reading →

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Thursday January 2, 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 20:7  Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Have you ever noticed how easy tests are where you know all the answers to the questions?  It’s the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday January 1, 2013 New Years Day

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Don Schmidt

James 1:2, 3  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. One of my favorite characters in C. S. Lewis’ Narnia Tales … Continue reading →

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