Tag Archives: Devotional

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 →

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Generous or Selfish?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has … Continue reading →

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Life 101

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter … Continue reading →

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Thirsting

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

“but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life” — John 14:4 If you’ve ever been really thirsty and parched, you … Continue reading →

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The One Who First Loved Us

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. “He himself bore our … Continue reading →

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God’s Cathedral

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

The greatest of cathedrals are not made by the hands of men, but by the very hand of God Himself. In those cathedrals, you can go to pray and to listen to the sounds that are not sounds made by … Continue reading →

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Children of God

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we … Continue reading →

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Anybody Listening?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Most people would agree that listening is an important skill; most of us aren’t all that good at it. It’s hard to communicate when all of the communication goes only one way! I’m not talking about listening to other people, … Continue reading →