Tag Archives: Devotional

Are we people of faith?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

    Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 People talk about faith quite often, sometimes in a negative way but most often in a positive way… … Continue reading →

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The Whole World is Filled with His Glory!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

The glory of God’s creation is all around us, whether we are walking in a deep forest, viewing majestic mountains, beholding the ocean waves crashing upon the shore or enjoying a western sunset.  We can even see His glory in … Continue reading →

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Solitary Prayer

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Is it really necessary for us to spend time in prayer in the morning? I think so. How many posts have I done on this one thing?  I don’t know, but it has been a common theme here because it … Continue reading →

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Saturday Shopping

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

Are you one of those people who do your shopping on Saturday afternoons?  Most of you probably are, it seems like everybody does. Therefore, I avoid it. Of course, being a typical guy, I avoid shopping seven days per week… … Continue reading →

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By the dawn’s early light

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

You might think I overdo this theme; maybe you’re right. There’s just something about the early morning’s light that makes the whole day go right when we take the time to pray. Maybe because the air is so still, or … Continue reading →

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Community of Wisdom

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Any community of people needs wisdom to prosper; you just can’t get by without it when you are living around others.  Certainly, the community of believers is no exception! Without a source of wisdom, people tend to think only of … Continue reading →

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Things aren’t always what they appear to be!

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

I was really pleased at the way this picture turned out; what a beautiful old home! Don’t you get a sense of the charm of yesteryear when you look at it?  It just oozes the best of late Victorian living… … Continue reading →

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Bridge of Hope

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

So many people these days are feeling like there is little or no hope for the future.  Hopelessness: Such an empty, desperate and sick feeling!  There are many things that contribute to it,  and when you’re there it feels like … Continue reading →

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The Adventure of Life

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

Life with Jesus Christ is a journey, and that journey is quite an adventure.  It’s an adventure that travels down a long narrow road through beautiful lush countryside, past rivers and streams, flat plains, and sometimes even through hot, dry … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

Have you ever seen somebody do something and all you can say is “why?”  Maybe you’ve been the one who did the thing: Why did you do it? Well, I guess I should stand up and admit that I have … Continue reading →

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