Monthly Archives: September 2013

Why I Have Two Blogs

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

Several people have asked me why I started another blog back in July, and I haven’t given a complete answer up to this point, and since it’s Saturday, usually a ‘slow’ blogging day, I thought I’d go into it… My … Continue reading →

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What a View!

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

    From high on a hill, you can see a long way. From up here, you can see over the trees, over the river below, and across the hills of another state. From the hilltop, you can see much … Continue reading →

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You are God!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Lord, you have been our dwelling place     throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born     or you brought forth the whole world,     from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:1-2 God is our dwelling place, our refuge… our all.  Even … Continue reading →

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Stillness at the Tomb

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

There is a stillness at the tomb of George Washington; a reverence really.  Each time I have stood before it, I have been struck by the fact that in that white crypt right in front of me is George Washington! I’ve … Continue reading →

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Love and Faithfulness

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;     love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,     who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. Psalm 89:14-15 The ancients understood what these verses mean and … Continue reading →

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Feelings and Spiritual Truth

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

This kind of talk is not popular these days, and I know that it may irritate you… so here goes! OK, it’s not all that bad, but it is a terrible mistake to think that spiritual truth has anything to … Continue reading →

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Who is like the Lord?

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

Is there anyone who is like the Lord in heaven or on earth? Not a chance! Is there any one or any thing that deserves our praise except our God? No. Our God has demonstrated His great love for us, … Continue reading →

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Major Covenants of the Old Testament, part 1

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

Introduction Three covenants from the Old Testament from the entire bas of New Testament theology.  Even though there are other covenants mentioned in the Old Testament, these three are referred to over and over by Jesus and the Apostles in … Continue reading →

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“I have made a covenant…”

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one,     I have sworn to David my servant, ‘I will establish your line forever     and make your throne firm through all generations.’ Psalm 89:3-4 This is really the most amazing … Continue reading →

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Mount Vernon: A Walk Through Time

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

A visit to Mount Vernon is a walk through time.  More than just an interesting historical site, it is set as it would have been back in George Washington’s time.  You don’t see the tall buildings of the big city … Continue reading →

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