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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.

Saturday June 25

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Mark 12:32 – 33  “Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. 33To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all … Continue reading →

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Friday June 24

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Mark 12: 28 – 31  28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”  29“The … Continue reading →

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Thursday June 23

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 14:28  “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” Have you ever dreamed of what it would be like to be in the boat with the disciples when Jesus walked on the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday June 22

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 19:1  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. When I was a little boy I had a book about Grandpa Bunny Bunny.  He was the founder of Bunnyville and the father … Continue reading →

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Tuesday June 21

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 34:18  The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. In church on Sunday we sang a song that had a verse that really touched me.  It spoke of the tired and weary, … Continue reading →

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Monday June 20

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 25:12  Who, then, is the man that fears the LORD?  He will instruct him in the way chosen for him. I went to Brazil in August 2006 to visit our John & Fabi and their girls Becca & Gabi.  … Continue reading →

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Sunday June 19

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 20:4  May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. I remember reading this verse and not having a clue what the desire of my heart was.  On top of that, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Saturday June 18

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Don Schmidt

The Fear of the Lord As we consider the fear of the Lord, take a moment and think of the story of Pinocchio.  A wooden puppet becomes a real boy.  Something inanimate becomes alive and vibrantly real.  For many the … Continue reading →

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Friday June 17

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Don Schmidt

The end of a series on Joseph:  1 Corinthians 10:6,11  these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did.  These things happened to them as examples and were written down as … Continue reading →

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Thursday June 16

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Part 17 in a series of 18 on Jospeh: Genesis 45:25-26  So they went up out of Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan.  They told him, “Joseph is still alive!  In fact he is … Continue reading →

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