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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 April 30

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 14 Do everything in love. Do you ever get the impression from seeing what appears in the news that the major problems … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 29

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Don Schmidt

John 12:42-43  Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 28

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Have you thought about the power inherent in humility? It enables … Continue reading →

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Friday April 27

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 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 April 26

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Ishmael and Isaac  – Which one is the child of promise? When are two sons, not two sons? Answer: God’s view of Abraham’s offspring – Ishmael and Isaac.  While both boys had Abraham as their father, only one was the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 25

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Luke 5:11  So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Luke 9:57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” This morning I was … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 24

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Luke 5:10b-11  Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Picture yourself a fisherman.  That is your livelihood.  You … Continue reading →

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Monday April 23

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 3:13  Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Do we understand that forgiving someone is a simple decision of our will?  Better still is the fact … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 22

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Today’s Scripture is at the end of the devotional Yesterday I had the joy of watching part of our granddaughter’s soccer game.  Other than the fact that it was 37 degrees, breezy and raining – it was a great time.  … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 21

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Don Schmidt

1 John 2:16  Practically everything that goes on in the world—wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important—has nothing to do with the Father. It just isolates you from him.  (MSG) This morning I was reminded … Continue reading →

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