Tag Archives: Devotional

Wonder

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do we have time to look upon the creation around us with the wonder of a small child? The pair on the left are looking out across the Potomac River and seeing the hills of the far shore; an amazing … Continue reading →

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Where do we have our treasure?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

There’s a lot of cash in this picture! 1.3 million German Marks to be exact… yippiee!!! There’s a problem, however. They don’t use Marks these days, they use Euros. There’s another problem. When these bills were the lawful currency, they … Continue reading →

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Towering Above All Things

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

I don’t know how old this tree is, but it has been there for a very long time. It literally towers over George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon. It stuck me as I looked at it that we can learn … Continue reading →

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What a View!

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

From high on a hill, you can see a long way. From up here, you can see over the trees, over the river below, and across the hills of another state. From the hilltop, you can see much … Continue reading →

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You are God!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:1-2 God is our dwelling place, our refuge… our all. Even … Continue reading →

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Love and Faithfulness

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. Psalm 89:14-15 The ancients understood what these verses mean and … Continue reading →

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Who is like the Lord?

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

Is there anyone who is like the Lord in heaven or on earth? Not a chance! Is there any one or any thing that deserves our praise except our God? No. Our God has demonstrated His great love for us, … Continue reading →

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“I have made a covenant…”

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’ Psalm 89:3-4 This is really the most amazing … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard the News?

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

The central event in all of human history took place just outside of Jerusalem almost 2,000 years ago when a teacher from Nazareth was executed for crimes he didn’t commit. On that particular day, few people really noticed that there … Continue reading →

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I don’t need church to believe!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ve heard people say things like that often, how about you? It’s an interesting idea, don’t you think? I believe, so why should I have to deal with church…? It is true when people say that they can worship God … Continue reading →