Tag Archives: Devotional

The Circle of Life

Posted on December 8, 2014 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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To Receive Honor

Posted on November 30, 2014 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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We are His

Posted on November 28, 2014 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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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is something that I wrote some years ago, but it still applies today… Father, I thank you for all of the ways in which you have blessed me and my family. Our blessings are so great that it is … Continue reading →

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#7: God Knows

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

Here is the 7th most viewed post on this blog, from November 27, 2012… I don’t know how many people there are in the world these days, but the number is in the billions. They all have their stories, … Continue reading →

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#10 The Role Prayer Plays in Spiritual Growth

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Here is the 10th most viewed post on The Life Project, from May 3, 2012: Over the last week or so, it seems that every post on this blog has dealt with spiritual growth and its importance in daily life, … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is coming next week! Wow, another year has flown by; it seems like we just did this… I think that of all of our holidays in America, I like Thanksgiving the best. I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Slow Down and Think!

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

Bill was the oldest of four children who grew up in a well-to-do family in the suburbs. As the children grew up and began to marry, Bill and his Father started a tradition in the family. Shortly before each of … Continue reading →

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Story for a Sunday Morning

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

I heard this little story a while back, and I thought I’s share it with you today… Bobby had Down syndrome. His parents always took him to church on Sundays, and Bobby was in the third grade Sunday School class, … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Autumn

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

When I was a kid growing up in Los Angeles, I always looked forward to the Fall; it has been my favorite season for as long as I can remember. There’s so much about it to like: pumpkins, changing leaves, … Continue reading →