Tag Archives: Devotional

Merciful

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

Mercy is the most fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. We only have a relationship with God because of His tremendous mercy, for without it, we are permanently estranged from Him. Thus, Jesus teaches mercy on our parts as … Continue reading →

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For They Will Be Filled

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Don Merritt

I doubt that I need to discuss what it means to “hunger and thirst for righteousness” so let’s jump directly to what will become of the one who has no such desire. I think we can safely assume that the … Continue reading →

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For They Will Inherit the Earth

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Don Merritt

A person who is “meek” is often thought of as being resigned to their circumstances, even weak, but that really isn’t what is being described here. Those who are “meek” are those who understand that they are dependent upon God, … Continue reading →

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Those Who Mourn

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Don Merritt

Most of the time, we don’t associate blessing with mourning; maybe we should rethink this… Matthew didn’t actually say what those blessed ones are mourning; it could be the loss of a loved one, it could be the loss of … Continue reading →

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Poor in Spirit

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

The first Beatitude speaks of those who are “poor in spirit”. Much has been made about the difference between Matthew’s language and that of Luke in Luke 6:20, for Luke merely says “the poor”. Does Matthew have more in mind … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 13, 2017 by Don Merritt

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Don Merritt

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Looking to Find Inspiration

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Don Merritt

Where can a person go to find inspiration- where do we go to be filled with grace? Maybe a better question would be, “What kind of inspiration do we search for?” An artist or a musician may look for inspiration … Continue reading →

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Housekeeping

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Don Merritt

When things are going along well, we are able to take of routine maintenance and keep up with the necessary repairs, but in rough times these things can get away from us. When it comes to a house, we might … Continue reading →

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Days of Praise

Posted on April 30, 2017 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 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has … Continue reading →