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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 April 28, 2025 – My critical experience at Schafer’s Bakery

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 John 2:16  For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. Years ago when our first two … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 27, 2025 – My grasp of the obvious was missing

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 9:25b “ …One thing I do know.  I was blind but now I see!” I think we all are thrilled when our grasp of the obvious is working.  For some of us, it’s like a visitor who only shows … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 26, 2025 – Do we see Him in the midst of our difficulties?

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 9:1-3 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth.  His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”  “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but … Continue reading →

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Friday April 25, 2025 – Can this really happen to us?

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 6:9-10  He said, “Go and tell this people: ” ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’  10 Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes.  Otherwise they … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 24, 2025 – The wonder of Jesus foretold by Isaiah

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 9:6-7 (printed below) For many years I tended to stay away from the Prophetic Books of the Old Testament.  My studies would take me to the Prophets, but I wouldn’t sit down and just read them through.  I was … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 23, 2025 – Things might not be what they seem

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Don Schmidt

1 Peter 5:8  Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaringlion looking for someone to devour. When we last flew from Denver to Colorado Springs (COS) there was a most interesting experience.  It occurred as … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 22, 2025 – We can have ‘pollutants’ in our hearts

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 5:8  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. This is a verse that is so rich in promise and at the same time contains a forebodingwarning that we must not ignore.  As born again followers … Continue reading →

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Monday April 21, 2025 – What message are we communicating?

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 1:27a  Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Have you ever thought about the fact that so much of our lives we are representing someone or something?  At work we represent our employer.  … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 20, 2025 – Resurrection Sunday – He is risen!!!

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Luke 24:30-32  30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32They … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 19, 2025 – Holy Saturday – Imagine their pain and sense of loss

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 26:31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’” Any understanding of the … Continue reading →

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