Tag Archives: Devotional

Angels in the fields at night

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,     and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  Luke 2:14 Thus sang the angelic host as they announced the birth of the King of kings.  No doubt you have noticed … Continue reading →

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Guilt and Forgiveness

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

Over the years, I have seen a lot, heard a lot and read a lot.  Believe it or not, I’ve listened and observed more than I have spoken, for I am quiet by nature.  One thing that I have observed is … Continue reading →

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Can I have a word please?

Posted on December 17, 2013 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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No Room at the Inn

Posted on December 16, 2013 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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Season of Peace

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:7 When you watch movies about Christmas, you almost get the idea that there is something magical about it, but sadly, … Continue reading →

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Life’s Cycles

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

There’s an order to life that is at the same time both simple and profound.  It is simple in its predictability; it is profound in its impact. We know, for example that one season follows another, that winter comes before … Continue reading →

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True Love

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that  whoever believes in him shall  not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 This verse may well be the best known of all the New … Continue reading →

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To Receive Honor

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

A man’s pride brings him low,     but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23 Living with God, as His follower, His servant, in relationship with Him, is a little bit counter-intuitive.  We might normally associate a proud man … Continue reading →

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Empty Tomb

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

I thought I’d re-post this today; it’s something to think about!   I thought I’d rip off another little story for today… Bobby had Down  syndrome.  His parents always took him to church on Sundays, and Bobby was in the … Continue reading →

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And We are His

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.    Worship the LORD with gladness;     come before him with joyful songs.  Know that the LORD is God.     It is he who made us, and we are his;     we are his … Continue reading →

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