Tag Archives: Devotional

Being Thankful

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4 Thanksgiving is coming up this Thursday; what are you thankful for? Let’s be honest, giving thanks is often an afterthought when … Continue reading →

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Mr. Lincoln’s Proclamation

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

“The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Thanksgiving

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 If you do a word search of the Bible, you will find that prayer and thanksgiving go together an awful … Continue reading →

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The light of life

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light is often used as a metaphor for truth in the Bible, certainly it is used in this … Continue reading →

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What does God see?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

When God looks down on the earth, what do you suppose He sees? It has been written that He sees one beautiful planet on which we all live together. He doesn’t see the divisions between Peoples or nations, just one … Continue reading →

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A Time for Reflection

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

In the USA today is the last day of a marathon, as the election campaign moves into its last day. Tomorrow we vote, and if the polls are to be believed on Wednesday we’ll be starting a whole new period … Continue reading →

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On Being Alone

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Most people don’t really like to be alone. I don’t mean “by themselves,” I mean “alone.” To be alone is to have nobody to turn to, to have no help… Most people don’t like that feeling, so they fight it, … Continue reading →

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The End is Near

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

The leaves have changed, they are falling from the trees like rain; this is a sign. The air is no longer warm in the northern regions and soon it will no longer be warm in southern climes; the end is … Continue reading →

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Rejoice and be glad!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24) How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every … Continue reading →

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Today is a Great Opportunity!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

Yes indeed, it is a great opportunity to sing praises to our God! To some today might seem like just another Monday; yuk. To others it may be a day of some anxiety with the storms approaching the US East … Continue reading →