Author Archives: Don Merritt

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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.

Grace That Transforms Us

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22–23 Transformation is one of the most misunderstood parts of the Christian life. We often imagine it as something we’re supposed to … Continue reading →

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Grace That Forgives Us

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. Ephesians 1:7 Forgiveness is one of those words we hear so often in church that it can lose its weight. … Continue reading →

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Grace That Finds Us

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 Have you ever noticed how … Continue reading →

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Love That Flows Through Us

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

Loving others isn’t always easy. Some people are easy to love — they bring joy, comfort, and warmth into our lives. But others stretch us. They challenge our patience. They test our grace. They remind us how human we really … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming the Wonder of You

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13 When was the last time you looked at something—or someone—and were simply struck by wonder? We tend to look for wonder in the grand … Continue reading →

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When God’s Love Feels Distant

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are days when God’s love feels close and unmistakable — when prayer comes easily, when Scripture feels alive, when worship feels natural. And then there are days when none of that seems to happen. You pray, but the words … Continue reading →

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And We Know: A Devotional on Romans 8:28

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 Two words. That’s all it takes to stop you in your tracks … Continue reading →

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The Love That Stays

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are seasons when life feels unsettled — when circumstances shift, when plans fall apart, when the future feels foggy. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder whether God’s love is still as close as it once felt. We know … Continue reading →

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Loved Without Earning

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

There’s a quiet pressure many of us carry — the sense that we need to “measure up” before God can really love us. We may not say it out loud, but it sits there beneath the surface: If I were … Continue reading →

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When Love Finds You

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Sometimes God’s love finds us in the quiet moments we weren’t even looking for it. A sunrise that catches us off guard. A conversation that warms something inside we didn’t know had grown cold. A memory that surfaces at just … Continue reading →

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