Tag Archives: Devotional

On bended knee

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

Abraham Lincoln one said that there are times when he found himself falling to his knees before God, for there was no other place for him to go during the darkest days of Civil War. I think there are times … Continue reading →

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Those Who Have Gone Before

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

It sure is easy to think that nobody has ever lived through the trials and tribulations that we go through, and yet many have done so. Some times we might think that our modern age is so vastly different that … Continue reading →

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A quiet moment

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet some times. It helps us to recharge, to relax and to calm our thoughts. Yes, we all need a little peace and quiet, … Continue reading →

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And so what do we see?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

When we gaze up into the clear night sky, what do we see? When we are far away from the city lights and we look upward, what can we learn? Can we learn as much looking around the natural beauty … Continue reading →

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Stranger in a Strange Town

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

For the past few days I’ve been here in our Nation’s Capital, and what a different place it is! This isn’t the slow-paced Midwest I’ve become used to, no, this place is big city. The traffic is horrific, the … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 31, 2013 by Don Merritt

Just try to picture what it would have been like to witness Jesus entering Jerusalem in Triumph; can you? Just picture it, the great King of Heaven riding into the city, people line His route and they shout: Hosanna to … Continue reading →

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Pray with Boldness

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

How often do we pray with boldness? No, I mean with real boldness…? Do we ask God for big things, as opposed to routine things? Do we ask God to take the battle right to the enemy, or to win … Continue reading →

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God’s Shelter

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

Where do we find shelter? In modern life, people seek shelter and refuge in many places, for instance many seek it in money and possessions. Others might seek it in a relationship with a loved one, while others might … Continue reading →

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Have a great weekend!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

Very often a picture is better than text, so here’s a picture and no text… well almost no text. Have a great weekend!

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How Can We Respond?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

As followers of Christ, we have received an amazing gift, or should I say amazing gifts! We have been forgiven of our sins, we have received the gift of eternal life and we have received the gift of the Spirit, … Continue reading →