Tag Archives: Devotional

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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Steadfast Heart

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

If we have a steadfast heart we will hold fast to something; we will not drift away. If our heart is steadfast for God we will hold fast to Him.  With this obvious thought in mind, what else will result … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 16:33

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. This maxim should give us pause; especially if we are wise. Why do we do the things we do, to advance His glory or to glorify ourselves? If we … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

  Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may … Continue reading →

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In the Garden

Posted on April 6, 2015 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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Glorious

Posted on April 5, 2015 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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Kingdom on a Cross

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus was the very embodiment of the Kingdom of God; we know that for certain. Everywhere He went He preached the Kingdom, healed the sick, made the lame walk, restored sight to the blind and chased out demons: The Kingdom … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Thing Ever

Posted on March 31, 2015 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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Proverbs 11:2

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Why would pride bring disgrace?; what is it about pride that could do that? Isn’t a little pride a good thing; don’t they say that you should have pride … Continue reading →

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