Monthly Archives: November 2014

To Receive Honor

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

A man’s pride brings him low,     but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23 Living with God, as His follower, His servant, in relationship with Him, is a little bit counter-intuitive.  We might normally associate a proud man … Continue reading →

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Nearer My God to Thee

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are times in a Christian’s journey when we just “know” something, when we comprehend something, when we must do something. Sometimes we call this that “soft still voice” but there really isn’t a voice, it’s more of an understanding, … Continue reading →

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There and Back Again

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

We’re back from our little adventure in Jamaica; boy was I thrilled to walk home from the Metro through a rain and snow mix after spending a week on tropical beaches! We had a wonderful time, met some really great … Continue reading →

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We are His

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.    Worship the LORD with gladness;     come before him with joyful songs.  Know that the LORD is God.     It is he who made us, and we are his;     we are his … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is something that I wrote some years ago, but it still applies today… Father, I thank you for all of the ways in which you have blessed me and my family.  Our blessings are so great that it is … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: November 26, 2014

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mount Vernon, Virginia October 31, 2013.

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#1: Remembering Martin Van Buren

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

I think every kid in America has found this post when doing a homework assignment, and surely, they all have one of these pictures in their report. Yes dear friends, this is the most viewed post in the history of … Continue reading →

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#2: Why I DON’T Use King James

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

I ran this one on March 31, 2014 and to date it has 145 “likes”, 178 comments, and 14 emails telling me I’m going to hell… (no joke)   Long ago I grew accustomed to receiving “hate” emails from KJV … Continue reading →

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#3: Ranting Again!

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

I wrote this as more in jest than anything… and it really took off, from August 28, 2013:   Over the past couple of years I’ve noticed that more and more often people waiting on customers ask a bizarre question… … Continue reading →

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#4: Everything is Possible

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

This one is from July 2, 2014:   Mark 9:14-29 Parallel Texts:  Matthew 17:14-20; Luke 9:37-43 When Jesus, Peter, James and John returned to the other disciples after the transfiguration, there was a dispute in progress; the teachers of the … Continue reading →

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