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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 August 24

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 28:19a  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations….  Acts 11:26b  The disciples were called Christians first atAntioch. I wonder if among God’s gifts, is one of food appreciation.  If there is, I think I have it.  Good food, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday August 23

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Colossians 4:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. This morning I’ve been thinking about the amazement I still have over my experience of becoming a child of God forty-three years ago.  … Continue reading →

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Monday August 22

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Whether it is one task or situation or a slew of them, it is not unusual to find … Continue reading →

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Sunday August 21

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 14:1a  Follow the way of love… This morning I woke up thinking about one of the more important and useful concepts that I became aware of in Grad School.  God has used it ever since to give me … Continue reading →

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Saturday August 20

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 43:4  Then will I go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. What are your favorite things?  What brings you joy and delight?  Remember this song that Maria sung in The Sound of Music? … Continue reading →

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Friday August 19

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:5, 6  Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding;  6 think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.  Have you ever considered the … Continue reading →

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Thursday August 18

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Isn’t it amazing how different life can appear when seen through the eyes of faith?  I look back over my life and see so many situations where things happened that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday August 17

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Revelation 1:17-18  When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living … Continue reading →

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Tuesday August 16

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Mark 14: 61-62  But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer.  Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”   62 “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man … Continue reading →

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Monday August 15

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 119:130  The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. An interesting insight occurred to me recently.  It connects the Old Testament to Southern Magnolia trees.  In this insight, the attributes of the tree are reflective … Continue reading →

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