Tag Archives: Prayer

Praying Without Ceasing: BONUS POST

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I posted about praying continually. I wrote the post in general terms that can be applied to any situation, which is the way to present the idea to a general audience like we have here. Yet the danger of … Continue reading →

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Praying Without Ceasing

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

When people read the phrase “pray continually” in the New Testament, they sometimes picture a monk hidden away in a monastery, chanting prayers 24 hours a day. Most of us have jobs to do, errands to run, meals to cook, … Continue reading →

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The Overflow of Gratitude

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you ever received a personal phone call from the Governor or the President, your first reaction—regardless of your politics—would probably be to thank them for taking the time to speak with you. After all, they’re busy people with heavy … Continue reading →

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The Off Button

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a world that simply refuses to be quiet. Between 24-hour news updates, chiming cell phones, email alerts, and the constant rush of daily demands, there is always something clamoring for our immediate attention. If we aren’t careful, … Continue reading →

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More Than a Formal Visit

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had to attend an event or a meeting where you felt you had to be on your absolute best behavior? You wear your stiffest clothes, watch every single word that comes out of your mouth, and sit … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2026

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

Today is Memorial Day in the US, a day set aside to remember all of those who have given their lives in service to their country for the protection of our Freedom. It seems to me that this is also … Continue reading →

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On bended knee

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

Come, let us bow down in worship,    let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;  for he is our God    and we are the people of his pasture,    the flock under his care. Psalm 95:6-7 Abraham Lincoln one said that there are times when … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for a Saturday

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

The other day I received a comment from Pete left on my post Earthly Kings. It was a great comment that raises so many timely and important questions for those of us in the USA, and they are just as … Continue reading →

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An Empowering Relationship

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with Jesus 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 trials … Continue reading →

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