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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.

Saturday June 9

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 11:28-30   28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will … Continue reading →

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Friday June 8

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Have you ever noted the perverse delight we experience when we are able to get even with someone who’s done us wrong?  And have you noticed how we can be preoccupied or even consumed by negative thoughts of someone who’s … Continue reading →

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Thursday June 7

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:17  Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Back during the Depression my father worked in a bank. One of his memories was that the tellers at … Continue reading →

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Wednesday June 6

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. For many years we lived in NE Ohio and attended a wonderful church named St. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday June 5

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Don Schmidt

John 3:16  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. This past Sunday I had a marvelous experience with this verse.  It … Continue reading →

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Monday June 4

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Galatians 5:1 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Have you noticed that everything that is considered ‘excellence’ requires effort and work?  Music, sports, writing, college, cooking, careers, parenting, marriage, … Continue reading →

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Sunday June 3

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Deuteronomy 8:2  Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his … Continue reading →

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Saturday June 2

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 2:15  For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. I would like us to consider aroma and fragrance.  These words have to do with the sense … Continue reading →

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Friday June 1

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 5:20 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. We seem to be surrounded by voices that … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 31

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Philemon 4-5  Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say, “Oh, thank you, God!” I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other believers. (MSG) What a … Continue reading →

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