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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 December 11, 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Romans 6:6  For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— Recently we experienced the beauty of a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday December 10, 2013

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Ruth 4:13, 16  13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. Then he went to her, and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.  16 Then Naomi took the child, laid him … Continue reading →

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Monday December 9, 2013

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 41:13  For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. When we’re frightened and concerned it is a wonderful blessing to be comforted.  … Continue reading →

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Sunday December 8, 2013

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:1-2   Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. I woke up this … Continue reading →

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Saturday December 7, 2013

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 4:1  As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. What constitutes a life worthy of our calling as a Christian?  What does such a life look … Continue reading →

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Friday December 6, 2013

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Romans 14:8  If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Upon entering Wheaton Grad School I was aware that I … Continue reading →

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Thursday December 5, 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Hebrew 11:6  But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently … Continue reading →

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Wednesday December 4, 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Philemon 22  And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers. This verse reminds me of dear friends and a memorable answer to prayer.  Shortly after … Continue reading →

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Tuesday December 3, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 95:1-3  Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.  2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.  3 For the LORD … Continue reading →

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Monday December 2, 2013

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 5:16  So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Computers are a vital part of our lives. You likely wouldn’t be reading this devotional without one.  They are really … Continue reading →

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