Tag Archives: Devotional

Finding Warmth in the Chill

Posted on November 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

As the autumn days grow shorter and the morning frost begins to whiten the pasture grass, our routines naturally shift. We trade our iced drinks for hot coffee, pull the heavier sweaters out of the closet, and look for the … Continue reading →

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The Canvas Across the Fields

Posted on October 31, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from the Heartland of America. If you take a drive out through the country right about now, you can’t help but notice how the landscape has changed. Just a few weeks ago, everything was wrapped in the deep, … Continue reading →

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The Only Calling That Changes Eternity

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a culture that loves to hustle. People run themselves ragged chasing success, status, entertainment, and security, often treating life like a frantic sprint with no finish line. Back in the 1980s, I knew a fellow who believed … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Light of Day

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

It is easy to get bogged down by the sheer volume of noise, division, and anxiety in the world around us. People argue over politics, bicker over doctrinal fine print, and get defensive about every little slight. Paul urged the … Continue reading →

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The Next Move on the Board

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

We’ve all stood at the crossroads of a difficult decision, looking intently at the pieces on the board and trying to plot our next move. When life gets complicated, some folks rush off to see a financial adviser, a public … Continue reading →

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A Man About Town

Posted on October 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from Amerida’s Heartland. What exactly is “a man about town”? If you ask popular culture, you might picture someone smooth, stylish, effortlessly cool, and completely dialed into whatever trends are running hot this week. It’s an image built … Continue reading →

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A Joy That Outlasts the Ledger

Posted on October 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a culture that loves scorecards. People measure a good life by what’s in their savings account, the title on their office door, or how smoothly their plans come together. Sadly, when those things fluctuate or fall short, … Continue reading →

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The Light That Breaks the Gray

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is a distinct kind of beauty in a misty autumn morning on the farm. The landscape is draped in gray, the field lines are blurred, and for a little while, you can only see a few feet ahead. It … Continue reading →

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Smiling Through the Storms

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever tried to conduct an experiment just to see how a change in perspective alters your day? Life has a way of serving up plenty of weather we didn’t ask for—unexpected expenses, difficult people, or seasons where it … Continue reading →

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The Contagious Spark of Praise

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are some things in life that are completely quiet and solitary, and then there are things that are naturally meant to be shared. When you experience something genuinely wonderful, your first instinct is usually to turn to someone nearby … Continue reading →

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