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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 November 2, 2024 – The choices we make that result in a Godly life

Posted on November 2, 2024 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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Friday November 1, 2024 – Do your ‘checks’ bounce?

Posted on November 1, 2024 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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Thursday October 31, 2024 – Think of carpentry and splinters

Posted on October 31, 2024 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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Wednesday October 30, 2024 – The choice is ours in how we respond

Posted on October 30, 2024 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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Tuesday October 29, 2024 – The problem is that we have ‘wooden edges’

Posted on October 29, 2024 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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Monday October 28, 2024 – An inspiring lesson from our son Michael’s life

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Don Schmidt

2 Corinthians 2:14  But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. Our youngest son Michael was born with an artistic gift.  Even … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 27, 2024 – What comprises our “Heavenly GPS”?

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Isaiah 7:15  He will eat curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right. I grew up in southwest Michigan.  I remember hearing my older hunting friends talking about the compass problems they encountered … Continue reading →

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Saturday October 26, 2024 – Is telling the truth optional?

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Acts 5:8-9  Peter asked her, “Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?”   “Yes,” she said, “that is the price.”  9 Peter said to her, “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the … Continue reading →

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Friday October 25, 2024 – The wonderful example of Mike Maggiano, my last boss at Medical Mutual

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Nehemiah 1:5  Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands,” There is a scene in the movie Fantasia called Night … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 24, 2024 – The lesson of the Pamper Pole

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 3:5  Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Our 3rd son Andrew was part of a mission intern program in Colorado Springs from August 1999 – June 2001.  The program included … Continue reading →

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