Tag Archives: Devotional

Peace Be with You

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd- 3

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.Surely your goodness and love will follow me    all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the Lord    forever. Psalm 23:5-6 Speaking directly to … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd- 2

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

Even though I walk    through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,    for you are with me;your rod and your staff,    they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The Lord is my shepherd; He leads us, He provides for us, He protects us… Even … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths    for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 With these three verses, we begin one of the most … Continue reading →

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In the Stillness of the Morning

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Don Merritt

I guess that I am what you might call a morning person; I get up earlier than most. I don’t have to, I just like it. Morning is my favorite time, I like to be up long before the sun. … Continue reading →

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Do We Really Need Jesus?

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Don Merritt

 “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Matthew 9:12-13 In this brief statement Jesus … Continue reading →

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Our Great High Priest

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we … Continue reading →

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God is My Help

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Don Merritt

Surely God is my help;    the Lord is the one who sustains me. Let evil recoil on those who slander me;    in your faithfulness destroy them. Psalm 54:4-5 It doesn’t sound like David was having a good day when he wrote this; he was … Continue reading →

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Working for the Railroad

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Don Merritt

Jack and Tom were best friends all through school. They played ball together, had adventures together… they were inseparable. When the day came for their graduation from high school, they both went to the railroad office near the place where … Continue reading →

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The Cry of My Heart

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Don Merritt

How lovely is your dwelling place,    Lord Almighty!My soul yearns, even faints,    for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out    for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 What does your soul yearn for− what does your heart cry out for? I would imagine … Continue reading →

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