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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.

Wednesday May 28, 2025 – The ‘opportunities’ testing brings

Posted on May 28, 2025 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 the Lord’s prayer there is the passage, “and lead us not into temptation”.  I heard … Continue reading →

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Tuesday May 27, 2025 – Jesus will make a way for you

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 16:33  I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, … Continue reading →

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Monday May 26, 2025 – You’ve got a friend…

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Do you remember a song by James Taylor titled ‘You’ve Got A Friend’?  The words fit the times many of us are going through and I’ve got some of the … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 25, 2025 – Lucy and the Magician’s book

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 7:1  Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Judging others can be a bit like having termites in the house – the problem can be there for a lengthy time before we become aware of it.  Then … Continue reading →

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Saturday May 24, 2025 – Not just a storm but a furious squall!

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

NOTE: Thank you for your prayers. We are both over the virus of the last couple of days. Mark 4:35  That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Have you … Continue reading →

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Friday May 23, 2025 – The problem with “Why?”

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Don Schmidt

NOTE: Please pray for Donna. She’s now dealing with the virus I dealt with 2 days ago. I’m much better. Psalm 139:23, 24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 22, 2025 – A memory of theMill and Krispy Kreme

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 34:8a  Taste and see that the LORD is good; We lived in Colorado Springs from 2005 – 2009.  During that time it was our privilege to be a part of a marvelous Friday night gathering there called “theMill”.  About 1,000 college … Continue reading →

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Wednesday May 21, 2025 – Make trusting God our ‘normal’

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Don Schmidt

NOTE: Sorry this was late. I had to go to the ER last night for 4 hours at midnight due to repeated vomiting and falling out of bed on my knees. I couldn’t get up. Slept most of today and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday May 20, 2025 – The wonderful blessing of kindness

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 4:32a  Be kind and compassionate to one another,… A special memory from several years ago:  “I am sitting in my leather recliner typing with Pappy, a small Poodle, squeezed in next to me on the seat. My left arm … Continue reading →

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Monday May 19, 2025 – Our tendency is to avoid this like the plague

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 27:5-6a  Better is open rebuke than hidden love.  6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, One of my classes at Wheaton Grad School dealt with resolving conflicts.  We each had to take a test that measured our view … Continue reading →

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