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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.

Monday November 11, 2013

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Don Schmidt

John 9:25b “ …One thing I do know.  I was blind but now I see!” I think we all are thrilled when our grasp of the obvious is working.  For some of us, it’s like a visitor who only shows … Continue reading →

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Sunday November 10, 2013

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Don Schmidt

John 9:1-3 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth.  His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”  “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but … Continue reading →

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Saturday November 9, 2013

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 6:9-10  He said, “Go and tell this people: ” ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’  10 Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes.  Otherwise they … Continue reading →

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Friday November 8, 2013

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 9:6-7 For many years I tended to stay away from the Prophetic Books of the Old Testament.  My studies would take me to the Prophets, but I wouldn’t sit down and just read them through.  I was more interested … Continue reading →

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Thursday November 7, 2013

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 5:8  Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. When we last flew from Denver to Colorado Springs (COS) there was a most interesting experience.  It occurred … Continue reading →

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Wednesday November 6, 2013

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 5:20  Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. I read this verse and sensed that my devotional this … Continue reading →

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Tuesday November 5, 2013

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Luke 8:24b, 25  He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He … Continue reading →

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Monday November 4, 2013

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Mark 4:35  That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Have you ever noticed how sometimes it seems that everything happens at once?  While such times can be filled with … Continue reading →

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Sunday November 3, 2013

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:8  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. This is a verse that is so rich in promise and at the same time contains a foreboding warning that we must not ignore.  As born again … Continue reading →

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Saturday November 2, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:18  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. When I read this verse I think of the many wonderful things the Bible has to say about peace, and peacemakers.  I … Continue reading →

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