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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.

Tuesday April 10

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Luke 24:45  Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Have you ever been frightened to the point that it could be described as being terrified?  We use the term ‘scared to death’ rather casually, but taken … Continue reading →

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Monday April 9

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 1:21-23  21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”  22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 8 – Easter

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Luke 24:30-32  30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32They … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 7

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:16  In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Remembering Johnny Hart:  Johnny Hart was a Christian and the cartoonist who created the comic … Continue reading →

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Friday April 6 – Good Friday

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Luke 22:61-62  The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter.  Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.”  62And he went outside and wept bitterly. I … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 5 – The Last Supper

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Don Schmidt

John 13:4-5  so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 4

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Don Schmidt

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; In yesterday’s devotional we saw how the older brother reacted to his father’s response to the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 3

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Don Schmidt

2 Timothy 3:5a  having a form of godliness but denying its power. Consider these questions: 1) Is the Church a victim of the degenerating culture that surrounds it?  Or 2) Is it the other way around – is the surrounding … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 1 – Palm Sunday

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Don Schmidt

John 12: 17-19 The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb, raising him from the dead, was there giving eyewitness accounts. It was because they had spread the word of this latest God-sign that … Continue reading →

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Saturday March 31

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Don Schmidt

Titus 2:13-14 while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are … Continue reading →

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