Tag Archives: Devotional

God’s Provision

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

God will provide for our needs; this is something most people know, but some become a little confused by it. The statement does not mean that all we need to do sit on our chairs and wait for Him to … Continue reading →

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The Narrow Door

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” Luke 13:24 Most everyone knows this passage (Luke 13:22-30) in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the … Continue reading →

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There Really is Hope for Us!

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

There are times in the life of a people when things can look pretty bleak; there are certainly times in our individual lives when the same situation exists.  Times when everything that used to work no longer produce results, times … Continue reading →

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Where the guns fell silent

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

This was the home of Wilmer McLean and his family on that fateful in April of 1865. I had the opportunity to visit this home a couple of weeks back, and I thought I would share a little about my … Continue reading →

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Living Christ

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with … Continue reading →

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The Good News

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Don Merritt

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free … Continue reading →

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Making Peace

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the Son

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things … Continue reading →

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Kids!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

The other day I had occasion to recall a conversation I had with my daughter years ago; she might not appreciate me disclosing it to the world, but then she doesn’t read my blog! Life is good… We were talking … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

It has been said that the only force that is stronger than fear is hope. People who have hope will often do amazing things, while people who are without hope will march quietly to slaughter.  One of the great tragedies … Continue reading →

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