Monthly Archives: January 2017

A Little Bit of Light

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Don Merritt

“I will sing of your love and justice; to you, LORD, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? “ Psalm 101:1-2a David expresses what it is to live … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Day Reflections

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Don Merritt

When I think of presidential inaugurations, so many things come to mind. Of course first and foremost is the peaceful transfer of power from one Administration to another, the hallmark of our Republican system of government, the pride of our … Continue reading →

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Building Homes; Building Lives

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building … Continue reading →

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Trees, Fruit and the Content of Your Heart

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Don Merritt

“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn bushes, or grapes from briers. A good man brings good things out of … Continue reading →

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Judging Others: Who, me?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: January 18, 2017

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

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Love Your Enemies, part 2

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. … Continue reading →

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Love Your Enemies, part 1

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: January 17, 2017

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Don Merritt

Readers’ Advisory: This post is political, no holds barred and plainly written. If you don’t want to read such things, or if you are faint of heart, please discontinue now, and I’ll see you next time! OK, let’s get this … Continue reading →

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Hate Speak

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Don Merritt

Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. (Luke 6:22) Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how … Continue reading →