Tag Archives: Devotional

The Road Ahed

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year our life’s road stretches out before us. Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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Press On!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Don Merritt

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God … Continue reading →

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Time for a new beginning

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Don Merritt

With Christmas past and the new year looming, all of us have the opportunity to make a new start. Most of us have areas of our lives that we aren’t entirely satisfied with, why keep doing the same things? I’m … Continue reading →

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Are we on the Right Track…

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Don Merritt

…sometimes it’s hard to tell; it all depends on where you are standing. If you’re near a curve like this one, you’re never really sure what’s around the corner; are we even looking in the right direction? Maybe we should … Continue reading →

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To be great

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Don Merritt

… is to be humble: “The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:11-12) We usually don’t think of the greatest in our … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Don Merritt

Most of us associate the Christmas Season with happiness, joy, warmth, nostalgia… family, friends, loved ones… But for many, this is a very difficult and depressing time. In some cases, people are unable to keep up with the expectations and … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Story

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Don Merritt

The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have … Continue reading →

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Peace for Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Don Merritt

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7) When you watch movies about Christmas, you almost get the idea that there is something magical about it, but … Continue reading →

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Glory to God in the Highest

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Like 2:14) Thus sang the host of angels the night that Jesus was born inBethlehem. The shepherds who witnessed this were dumbstruck. … Continue reading →

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O Come O Come Emmanuel!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Don Merritt

This Christmas carol contains the essence of the yearning of a people for a savior. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel” Hold on, wait! Ransom…? Yes, Ransom. Israel was in slavery to sin; so are we. Being held … Continue reading →