Tag Archives: Devotional

Peaceful Scenes

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

A couple of weeks ago, 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 … Continue reading →

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Greatness

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

What is “greatness” in this life? There are certainly many ways to approach this question, don’t you think? If we are “great” in life, some day people might build us a memorial like this one that celebrates Thomas Jefferson. … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Story

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious time, but I must admit that early on … Continue reading →

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Narrow Door

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” (Luke 13:24) Most everyone knows this passage (Luke 13:22-30) in which Jesus uses the metaphor of … Continue reading →

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Is there really hope?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

A few months back I came across a picture on the net that looked like it might have actually been a poster. On it was a picture of a teapot and the words, “Where there is tea, there is hope.” … Continue reading →

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Troubled Times

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

We are living in troubled times, and as each day goes by we hear more that gives us concern. What is going on in this world? What is going on in our country! My initial reactions to the revelations that … Continue reading →

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Friends

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

There are times when you have the chance to step back and take stock, times when it’s perfectly natural to experience wonder at all of the things God is doing in your midst. In these times, we have a sort … Continue reading →

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Just a Minute!

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

When my kids were teenagers, this was one of their favorite things to say when I would ask them to do something… and alas, I might have used the line myself a time or two. Of course as responsible adults, … Continue reading →

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Brotherly Love

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you … Continue reading →

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Simple Faith!

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

Many have said that the simple things in life are the best. Simple things don’t cost much, usually aren’t flashy and are seldom mentioned in the newspapers… Things like devotion to duty, love of family, faith in God and serving … Continue reading →