Author Archives: Don Schmidt

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 June 27, 2024 – A great Grad School experience!

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. A few days ago (June 22) I used the illustration of training our children when they were little … Continue reading →

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Wednesday June 26, 2024 – Dealing with the “wilting” around us

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 12:25 An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. For a season I worked at Wal-Mart in the GardenCenter. The spring and summer were really busy times and we had thousands of plants … Continue reading →

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Tuesday June 25, 2024 – What is our “normal”?

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Don Schmidt

I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. (The Message) It’s been a bit frustrating as … Continue reading →

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Monday June 24, 2024 – God’s miraculous provision: It was $1 more than we had!

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Donna and I were married in the fall of 1970 right after I graduated from Michigan State. That next January we were … Continue reading →

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Sunday June 23, 2024 – A ‘well-spring’ of forgiveness

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Ephesians 3:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Have you ever ran out of water? If you’ve ever lived in a home that used a well, you might have … Continue reading →

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Saturday June 22, 2024 – A very helpful illustration

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Romans 13:10 Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Over the years I have been greatly helped by focusing on the importance of biblical love. Love always takes priority. While we are free … Continue reading →

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Friday June 21, 2024 – Friendship: Such an opportunity!

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Don Schmidt

John 15:14 You are my friends if you do what I command. Friends. Have you ever considered what a broad spectrum that word covers? People we see and speak to at church, at school or at work. People we hang … Continue reading →

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Thursday June 20, 2024 – His steadfast love

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; This morning as I was considering what I would write, my mind was filled with lots of stuff. We have a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday June 19, 2024 – “I don’t know what to do with the miracles.”

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. As I’ve noted before, I had a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday June 18, 2024 – Together with Him in the morning

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Don Schmidt

Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. What a blessing to have our thoughts preoccupied each morning with … Continue reading →

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