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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 September 2, 2013

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 12:1-2a  In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son,… If someone were to ask you what … Continue reading →

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Sunday September 1

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Who are our companions? Yesterday we talked about the idea of companions – not being people but instead referring to the attributes that characterize our lives.  We were looking at affliction and used the example of Frodo and the Company … Continue reading →

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Saturday August 31, 2013

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:12  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Isn’t it fascinating that of the six items identified in the above verse, only the one we generally perceive as negative is a given in our lives?  All … Continue reading →

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Friday August 30, 2013

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 3:17-18  so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high … Continue reading →

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Thursday August 29, 2013

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:3 Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed. (Amplified) Yesterday I wrote about … Continue reading →

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Wednesday August 28, 2013

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. (NIV) – (Amplified Bible):   Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His … Continue reading →

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Tuesday August 27, 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Continued from yesterday To God be the glory great things He hath done!  I was telling her about Jesus while we walked but my mind was in a whirlwind.  There was a popular song at the time with the line, … Continue reading →

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Monday August 26 – Continued from Saturday and Sunday

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Don Schmidt

To God be the glory great things He hath done! “What exactly happened?” is a response we have received when friends and acquaintances hear about our becoming engaged in 2 hours and 15 minutes.  Then we typically comment (as I … Continue reading →

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Sunday August 25, 2013 – What a day to remember!!!

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:5-6  Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. I thought that the summer of 1969 was going to … Continue reading →

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Saturday August 24, 2013

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 16:22a  Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, About six weeks after meeting the Lord, I went up to Minneapolis for what I thought was going to be a youth retreat for high school and … Continue reading →

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