Tag Archives: Devotional

A Garden

Posted on April 20, 2014 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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Trees and Simple Faith

Posted on April 13, 2014 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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Our Great High Priest

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we … Continue reading →

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“But we see Jesus”

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

For He has not put the world to come, of which we speak, in subjection to angels. But one testified in a certain place, saying: “What is man that You are mindful of him, Or the son of man that You … Continue reading →

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Our Tower of Strength

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

Our Lord is a tower of strength, but many times we don’t see Him that way. He rises above everything that we will ever encounter in this life, but we aren’t always conscious of the fact. His strength is not … Continue reading →

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Where Can I Find Some Hope?

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

A few months back I came across a picture on the net that looked like it might have actually been a poster. On it was a picture of a teapot and the words, “Where there is tea, there is hope.” … Continue reading →

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Your First love

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Spirit of God is described in many ways in Scripture, but no matter how it is described, it’s always there somewhere… In Genesis, it’s spoken of this way: n the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and … Continue reading →

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Tranquil Scenes

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Last summer, I visited this little town in the mountains of West Virginia. The surrounding scenery is beautiful, everywhere I went I could hear birds singing happily. There were few cars, little modern-day clutter, and clear blue skies. As I … Continue reading →

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Summing it all up

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a … Continue reading →