Tag Archives: Devotional

2015: My Last Word on the Subject

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

As 2015 draws to its close and a New Year beckons, I wanted to pause a moment to wish each and every one of you a blessed and joyous New Year, full of His grace and truth. May our Lord … Continue reading →

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Christmas Blessings

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

My wish this Christmas is that you and yours will find and secure all of the blessings of our Lord.  I hope that you will grow in your walk with Christ in the coming year, that your loved ones will … Continue reading →

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“Sorry, we don’t have any vacancies”

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.  And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no … Continue reading →

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O Come, O Come… for a Monday Morning

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

A couple of weeks back i had a post on this song; an amazing song. Today I have a video to share with you, and I think you’re going to like it, for not only is this a great song, … Continue reading →

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The Dash of a Lifetime

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Source: The Dash of a Lifetime   There is quite a lot of interesting things going on at Church Set Free, including this post of mine from yesterday; why not have a look right now!

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Take a Moment…

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the … Continue reading →

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O Come, O Come Emmanuel!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

This is a Christmas carol that contains the essence of the yearning of a people for a savior.  “O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel” Hold on, wait!  Ransom…? Yes, Ransom. Israel was in slavery to sin; so are we.  Being held … Continue reading →

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The Season’s Upon Us

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

The Christmas Season is one that I may seem to frown on sometimes as I urge people not to get caught up in the season and forget the reason. Actually, the Christmas Season can and should be a wonderful time.  I was … Continue reading →

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God is our Strength

Posted on December 2, 2015 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 How easy it is to think that we can handle … Continue reading →

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God Knows

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

I don’t know how many people there are in the world these days, but the number is in the billions.  They all have their stories, their hopes, dreams, fears and joys; who can know them all? God does! It is … Continue reading →

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