Tag Archives: Devotional

Do we feel loved?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

It’s pretty normal for each of us to feel unloved at times, but we need not stay there.  Jesus loves you.  OK, maybe that seems cliché, but is it really? Whenever you are in this sort of funk, just remember who loves … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Boundless Love

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) To me, this is an awesome and humbling verse, how about you? God so loved us that He sent … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How can I?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

Recently I had a conversation with someone who was troubled because they kept on doing things that they knew to be wrong or harmful.  This person was really discouraged because he really wanted to do right to live a Christian … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In the morning

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

It’s a new morning, a time of new beginnings.  A new day, a new work week and a new outlook on life; here it is, opportunity knocks! Now is the time for all people to grab hold and make the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Saturday Afternoon

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

A lazy Saturday afternoon.  It follows a lazy Saturday morning of relaxing with an extra cup of coffee and a little bit of peace and quiet, followed by the hectic rounds of shopping and household chores; what to do now? … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Take Care

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

This morning I’m putting some thoughts together for a little talk I’m giving this Sunday morning.  I’ve been asked to fill in with a little sermon on Luke chapter 21. Cool, I always enjoy these little fill-ins… If you’re familiar … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Can’t you see Him?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Around here, Fall is breaking out all over the place.  The trees are turning, the temperatures are cooler and pumpkins are in the stores. It has always seemed to me that Fall is a time when God’s creativity is on … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Glory Revealed

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

When we look around at the world we live in, it isn’t easy sometimes to see the glory within us, more often we see people behaving badly. If we look more closely however, we might see something different, for there … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In the Mist

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

There’s something about a misty morning that grabs the imagination, don’t you agree?  The day is stretched out ahead of you, but it’s hard to see exactly where it will lead; will it be a good one, or will it … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Beautiful but Deadly

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are some things in this life that are absolutely beautiful.  Some are alluring, some are natural while others are man-made.  They might catch our eye or arouse our senses.  They may seem entirely harmless… and they might be good … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment