Tag Archives: Devotional

Raw Power

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Don Merritt

A steam locomotive is the picture of raw power.  The way they spouted smoke and steam, hissing and chugging as though they were living creatures, they have been the things of legend and romance for a century and a half. … Continue reading →

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Humble Beginnings

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

There is nothing remarkable about this old house; it’s a typical “working man’s” home of the mid 19th century.  It has three rooms, a kitchen and parlor and a single bedroom.  The house isn’t located in a glamorous location, in … Continue reading →

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Are we moving forward in life?

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

I took these photos the other day when we had to stop at a railroad crossing… I’ve always been fascinated by trains!  I jumped out of the car and started snapping pictures and here are four of them. When you … Continue reading →

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Another Tree

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

A ways back I posted about what we can learn from a tree; well here’s another one.  I snapped this scene about six weeks ago, when the grass was still green in Illinois.  This tree grabbed my attention because it … Continue reading →

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Praise Where Praise is Due

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

Credit and praise are tossed around quite a bit; people thank their teachers, parents, coaches… and “the Academy.”  People often thank others for something they have said or done; all of this is a good thing. Usually missing from the … Continue reading →

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Can We Forgive?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

It isn’t always easy to forgive people who have hurt us; it isn’t always easy to forgive ourselves for that matter. Our Lord told us to forgive, can we just skip it?  I used to say that I believe strongly … Continue reading →

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Relationships… 4

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with Jesus Christ is an empowering relationship.  This relationship provides us with all that we need to walk with Him through this life, and no matter what may happen to us along the way, no matter how many … Continue reading →

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Relationship…3

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with Jesus Christ is a merciful one, in fact it is based upon mercy.  Jesus Himself saw to that by going to the cross so that our sins might be forgiven.  He is the one who made it … Continue reading →

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Relationships…2

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ is an instructive one, for He leads us in His ways. Show me your ways, O Lord,     teach me your paths;   guide me in your truth and teach me,     for you are God my Savior,  … Continue reading →

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Relationship

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Life is full of relationships, they are with family, friends, associates, coworkers and others, but none of these relationships are as vital as our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our relationship with our Lord is one that is comforting, … Continue reading →

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