Tag Archives: Devotional

Indestructible Life

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Don Merritt

When Jesus went to the cross to pay the price for our sins, it was the greatest event in all of history, but it was surpassed only a couple of days later when He burst forth from the grave; in … Continue reading →

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In the Garden

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Don Merritt

Today, more than most days, is about a garden.  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 … Continue reading →

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Faith and… a Tree

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

Many have said that the simple things in life are the best.  Simple things don’t  cost much, usually aren’t flashy and are seldom mentioned in the newspapers…  Things like devotion to duty, love of family, faith in God and serving … Continue reading →

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What is this a picture of?

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

I was really pleased at the way this picture turned out; what a beautiful old home! Don’t you get a sense of the charm of yesteryear when you look at it?  It just oozes the best of late Victorian living… … Continue reading →

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Finding Shelter

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

Where do we find shelter? In modern life, people seek shelter and refuge in many places, for instance many seek it in money and possessions.  Others might seek it in a relationship with a loved one, while others might seek … Continue reading →

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The Power of Love

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of … Continue reading →

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Praying in God’s Will

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to … Continue reading →

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The View From the Top: Redux

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

Sometimes I like to go to a high place and look down; you can see a lot from up here.  Down there on the streets of town you can see the details, but it’s hard to take in the whole … Continue reading →

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Which Way?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

Have you ever come across a split in life’s road where you aren’t sure which path to follow?  Maybe it involved changing jobs or moving to a new town, or it could be a time when you are considering moving … Continue reading →

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Do Dogs Go to Heaven? (Redux)

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Don Merritt

“Well do they?” “I don’t know honey, we’ll just have to wait and see.” My wife got us a dog several years ago… over my strenuous objection I might add.  Over the years, he and I have spent a lot … Continue reading →

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