Tag Archives: Devotional

Thanksgiving is sort of like…

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

…a story I heard once. It seems that there was a couple who wanted to sell their house.  They had lived there for nearly 30 years, and they now that the kids were grown and out, they were tired of … Continue reading →

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some Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is coming in a couple of weeks! Wow, another year has flown by; it seems like we just did this… I think that of all of our holidays in America, I like Thanksgiving the best. … Continue reading →

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Do unto others…

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 Ah yes, the “Golden Rule”; everyone knows this one… The main body of the Sermon on … Continue reading →

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On Being Alone

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

Most people don’t really like to be alone. I don’t mean “by themselves,” I mean “alone.” To be alone is to have nobody to turn to, to have no help…  Most people don’t like that feeling, so they fight it, … Continue reading →

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Do you ever wonder why?

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Don Merritt

I wonder why God made the moon; what does it do? It seems like it just floats around up there and reflects light, sometimes more and sometimes less.  Does it really make any difference when you can hardly see it? … Continue reading →

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Giving to the Needy

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are You

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were … Continue reading →

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Which Way?

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

I came upon this staircase recently, take a quick look… You can see from the photo that it leads to a dark and shadowy world down there, but what you can’t tell from the photo whether I’m looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by His Glory

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

Another week begins: O what fun! Consider the opportunities to share our faith, and the opportunities to show the example of Christ’s love to those around us.  Consider the chance we’ll have to bring Christ to others, and to walk … Continue reading →

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A September 11th Reflection

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

How long O Lord will your children misuse the creativity you have given them to make new ways to kill?  How long O Lord will hate and violence reign upon this earth? How long O Lord will our sons be … Continue reading →

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