Tag Archives: Devotional

Choosing to Rejoice

Posted on October 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you judge your mood entirely by the morning headlines or the sudden surprises life throws across your path, joy can feel like a rare commodity. It’s remarkably easy to let stress, minor frustrations, and the weight of daily worries … Continue reading →

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The Anchor of Humble Hearts

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a culture that spends an enormous amount of energy trying to look impressive. People polish their images, broadcast their successes, fight for the spotlight, and make sure everybody knows when they’ve gotten things right. Pride loves a … Continue reading →

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Words That Heal or Harm

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

Words are funny things. They are completely invisible, they weigh absolutely nothing, and yet they possess enough power to either build a person up or tear them down completely. Most of us can probably still remember a careless, cutting remark … Continue reading →

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The Palette of the Creator: The Colors of Autumn

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is a moment every year when the green world around us begins to whisper a breathtaking secret. Almost overnight, entire forests burst into a riotous celebration of color—fiery crimsons, deep ambers, vibrant oranges, and luminous golds. It is as … Continue reading →

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The Company We Keep

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Don Merritt

When you walk through a dusty farmyard or a freshly tilled field, you don’t have to guess whether you’ve been there—you can look down at your boots and see the dirt clinging to the leather; you naturally pick up a … Continue reading →

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Listening More Than We Speak

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person wasn’t actually listening to a word you were saying? You could tell they were just waiting for their turn to jump in, reload their argument, and prove why they … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Right Turn

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from the Heartland. If you’ve ever driven down an unfamiliar country road at twilight, you know how quickly a simple curve can turn into a guessing game. The headlights sweep across the ditch, the shadows lengthen against the … Continue reading →

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The Truth That Sets You Free

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is a strange myth floating around that living according to God’s truth is a narrow, restrictive kind of existence—like being locked in a tiny room with a long checklist of things you aren’t allowed to do. People often assume … Continue reading →

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Whispers of Change: The Wonder of God’s Creation in Autumn

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 There is a distinct shift in the air as summer fades and autumn arrives. The morning breeze carries … Continue reading →

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Truth Clothed in Love

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever met someone who seemed to know all the right answers, but delivered them like a sledgehammer? They carry around an opinion on every subject, love nothing more than pointing out other people’s flaws, and walk around with … Continue reading →