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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 July 25

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 5:19  Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, Take My Life And Let It Be – Frances Havergal, 1874 Take my life and let it be, … Continue reading →

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Sunday July 24

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 141:3  Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Years ago, I’m told that a famous comedian was asked if there would be comedians in heaven.  He answered, “No – because … Continue reading →

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Saturday July 23

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 9:1, 2  I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.  2I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. I woke … Continue reading →

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Friday July 22

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Continued from yesterday Psalm 1:1-3   1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in … Continue reading →

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Thursday July 21

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 1:1-3   1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday July 20

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Don Schmidt

James 1:22  Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Year ago, back when I was surviving as an insurance salesman, I made a significant sale to a small business twice – at … Continue reading →

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Tuesday July 19

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Don Schmidt

John 15:8  This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. Colleges periodically go through a process to have their accreditation re-affirmed and extended. It is a significant two year process and … Continue reading →

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Monday July 18

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Hebrews 6:1a  Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity… When we are born again, God does an amazing work in us.  We become new creatures in Christ Jesus.  Old things pass away and … Continue reading →

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Sunday July 17

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Numbers 13:1-2   The LORD said to Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.” The twelve spies were given an opportunity by … Continue reading →

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Saturday July 16

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Romans 12:2  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. … Continue reading →

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