Tag Archives: Devotional

On Being Alone

Posted on November 20, 2025 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 light of life

Posted on November 17, 2025 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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Beginning Again

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

Another day begins in the morning mists; what kind of day will this be? For many, there is hard work ahead, there may be tasks at hand that are not pleasant, so will the day be a bad one?  I … Continue reading →

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Being at Peace

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

A heart at peace gives life to the body,    but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace… is that common these days?  I’m not sure about that. There is so much hustle and bustle, there’s so much stress … Continue reading →

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Being Transformed

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Romans 1:16 The Apostle Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel message for He … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by His Glory

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Another day begins: O what fun! Consider the opportunities to share our faith, and the opportunities to show the example of Christ’s love to those around us.  Consider the chance we’ll have to bring Christ to others, and to walk … Continue reading →

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Victory!

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

There are days in my life that don’t feel very victorious; how about you? There are also days when I’m not feeling all that strong or confident in the future; maybe you have those days also. I’ve lived life long … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

If only you, God, would slay the wicked!    Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!They speak of you with evil intent;    your adversaries misuse your name.Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord,    and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?I have nothing but hatred for … Continue reading →

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We Were Created by God

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

For you created my inmost being;    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;    your works are wonderful,    I know that full well.My frame was not hidden from you    when I was made in the secret place,    when I … Continue reading →

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God is Always There for Us

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

Where can I go from your Spirit?    Where can I flee from your presence?If I go up to the heavens, you are there;    if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.If I rise on the wings of the dawn,    if I settle on … Continue reading →

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