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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 November 21, 2013

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 26:3  You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. This morning I woke up thinking about this peace that God will provide and the last stanza of Robert Frost’s poem, The … Continue reading →

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Wednesday November 20, 2013

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 4:6a  Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; In the summer of 2007 I got to spend a month in Afghanistan.  Among other things, the organization I was with had medical centers and community centers out in … Continue reading →

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Tuesday November 19, 2013

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 6:10  Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. I was pondering this verse and while pouring myself a cup of coffee, I thought of … Continue reading →

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Monday November 18, 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 17:3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart. Where are we?  Where are we going?  And, how do we get there?  Isn’t God good to use testing to show us!  Has … Continue reading →

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Sunday November 17, 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Mark 1:40-42  A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”  41Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he … Continue reading →

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Saturday November 16, 2013

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Mark 1:40-42  A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”  41Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he … Continue reading →

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Friday November 15, 2013

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Hebrew 1:3  The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the … Continue reading →

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Thursday November 14, 2013

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Don Schmidt

1 John 1:9  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. When we moved to Franklin, TN it was a reintroduction for me to humidity and the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday November 13, 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Don Schmidt

1 John 2:16  For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. Years ago when our first two … Continue reading →

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Tuesday November 12, 2013

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 1:27a  Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Have you ever thought about the fact that so much of our lives we are representing someone or something?  At work we represent our employer.  … Continue reading →

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