Tag Archives: Devotional

A Moment’s Reflection

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Has God been filling your life with blessings?  Has he given you peace in a tough situation? Well, you see what I mean by reflection… We spend so much time and energy running ourselves ragged these days, and so much … Continue reading →

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Abiding in His Love

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5 There is something deeply comforting about … Continue reading →

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Praising God Today and Every Day

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King;    I will praise your name for ever and ever.Every day I will praise you    and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 David opens this psalm with a vow, not a feeling. “I will exalt you… … Continue reading →

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My Lord, My Strength

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I love you, O Lord, my strength… The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.” The opening lines of Psalm 18 are not quiet reflections—they are a declaration. David speaks as a man who has been pressed, hunted, … Continue reading →

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Commit to theLord

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Commit to the Lord whatever you do,    and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3 This maxim should give us pause; especially if we are wise. Why do we do the things we do, to advance His glory or to glorify ourselves? If … Continue reading →

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An Empowering Relationship

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with Jesus is an empowering relationship.  This relationship provides us with all that we need to walk with Him through this life, and no matter what may happen to us along the way, no matter how many trials … Continue reading →

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Truth

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

Does the truth really count for anything anymore? Does anybody really care, or is the truth just whatever it seems like to me? Does government tell us the truth about anything?  Do politicians tell the truth about anything? How about … Continue reading →

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In His Cathedral

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

The greatest of cathedrals are not made by the hands of men, but by the very hand of God Himself.  In those cathedrals, you can go to pray and to listen to the sounds that are not sounds made by … Continue reading →

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Our Rock

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Heb. 13:8 The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest, the world of now … Continue reading →

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It’s Christmas Time Again…

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

…so it’s time to get ready! I thought that I should write some posts for the occasion this year, and what better way to get started than a short review of Matthew chapter 6? Oh yes, that’s right, this is … Continue reading →

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