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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.

Thursday May 26

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 1:4  who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. Our God is such a wonderful God.  I never cease to be … Continue reading →

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Wednesday May 25

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Don Schmidt

600 tornadoes in April – Massive Damage in Tuscaloosa, Alabama After Tornadoes Hit – Death toll reaches 124 in Joplin; 1,500 Reported Missing – – Another outbreak of tornadoes rips nation’s heartland – Violent thunderstorms kill 9 in Okla., Kan., Ark., … Continue reading →

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Tuesday May 24

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Don Schmidt

1 Corinthians 16:14   Do everything in love. This verse today is particularly interesting because of something we will get to in a moment.  It instructs us to do everything in love.  Think about that.  What is excluded from everything?  And … Continue reading →

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Monday May 23

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:16  Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven. (Amplified) Think of … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 22

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Luke 10:33  But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan in answer to the question, “Who is my neighbor?”  … Continue reading →

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Saturday May 21

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:14  You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Years ago a wonderful Christian friend of ours named Hal was hired to manage a type of music store by a major corporation.  … Continue reading →

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Friday May 20

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Staying with – I Corinthians 7:19b  Keeping God’s commands is what counts. What really matters in our lives, overall?  What are the main convictions / values that drive us?  If one of our answers is our faith, what is it … Continue reading →

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Thursday May 19

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Don Schmidt

I Corinthians 7:19b  Keeping God’s commands is what counts. Have you ever noticed how doing the right thing is a whole lot easier when you have a right attitude / good motives?  Obedience just seems to flow out of a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday May 18

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Romans 15:13  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. This morning I was lying in bed … Continue reading →

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Tuesday May 17

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 66:8  Who has ever heard of such things? Who has ever seen things like this? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Saturday May 14th was the 63rd anniversary … Continue reading →

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