Tag Archives: Devotional

In the Garden

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

It was a garden where the great event took place, the event that both confirmed and changed everything, for you see, that garden tomb is empty! In a sense, our rebirth took place in a garden. I can’t speak for … Continue reading →

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Glory!

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

John 21:1-14 The disciples got out of the city and went back to Galilee, probably a smart move. One evening at the Sea of Galilee, Peter suddenly announced that he was going fishing, and all seven of them got into … Continue reading →

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Like a Little Child

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Don Merritt

Most people like little kids; what’s not to like? OK, I’ll admit that they are kind of loud and that they make messes… but they are also funny, cute and innocent. It’s the innocence that really does it isn’t it? … Continue reading →

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At Peace With God

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” Romans 5:1 When Jesus died on the cross, He established a New Covenant with his people, and this Covenant is a peace … Continue reading →

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A Little Peace and Quiet

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet some times. It helps us to recharge, to relax and to calm our thoughts. Yes, we all need a little peace and quiet, a little … Continue reading →

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The Battle that Rages Around Us

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Don Merritt

No, I’m not talking about politics… In our study of Luke, we’ve arrived at Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem, and as I always find myself doing, I’ve couched these passages of Luke’s in military terms and metaphors. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks!

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Don Merritt

I’d say that about sums it all up!

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Bonus Post: Salt

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Don Merritt

Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” (13:34-35) … Continue reading →

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Don’t Judge Me!

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Don Merritt

We’ve all heard people say it… usually in a loud voice no less. Where does the conversation tend to go after that? “I’m not!” “Yes you are, how dare you? Jesus said ‘judge not lest ye be judged’ and you’re … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Thirst

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Don Merritt

There’s nothing worse than being thirsty, seriously thirsty! Millions are slowly dying of thirst in our world, but theirs is a different kind of thirst. Spiritual thirst is pandemic and has been all through the ages. The symptoms are fairly … Continue reading →