Monthly Archives: January 2013

Worry? Me?

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

I don’t know about you, but I have no trouble finding things to worry about.  The weather, the finances, jobs, family, crime, the economy… It’s natural enough for us to be concerned about things, particularly when life hits a rough … Continue reading →

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Trouble with the heart

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the pure in heart,     for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8) A person who is ‘pure in heart’ is someone who is going to place a high priority on doing things the right way.  This is not a … Continue reading →

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Looking for Harmony

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” (1Peter 3:8) It’s a great burden to carry if you are someone who is always right; it’s an even greater burden … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in … Continue reading →

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Glorifying God in our Culture

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

We Christians can be critical of culture; I include myself in this statement.  It is actually quite easy to be critical of culture since culture involves so many questionable things; especially present day culture.  We would be making a mistake … Continue reading →

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Our Rock

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Heb. 13:8) The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest the world of now … Continue reading →

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The Power of God

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16) Are you ashamed of the Gospel?  Of course not!  … Continue reading →

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A Family Legacy

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

A friend sent this photo to me a while back and suggested that it might make a good blog post, and I agreed at the time.  Since then I have looked at it nearly every day hoping for some brilliant … Continue reading →

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In the Stillness of the Morning

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

There is something special about the stillness of the early morning; I can’t quite put it into words… The new day is still fresh like virgin snow; nothing has stained it yet.  My mind is still clear and as yet … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Don Merritt

 “We are not loved because we are valuable; we are valuable because we are loved.” Martin Luther

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