Monthly Archives: September 2024

Sing!

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Don Merritt
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Fasting

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Don Merritt

When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and … Continue reading →

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Joyous!

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Don Merritt
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“This, then, is how you should pray”

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Don Merritt

“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name,your kingdom come,your will be done,    on earth as it is in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.And forgive us our debts,    as we also have forgiven our debtors.And lead us … Continue reading →

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At Peace

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Don Merritt

A heart at peace gives life to the body,    but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace… is that common these days?  I’m not sure about that. There’s so much hustle and bustle, there’s so much stress and … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Don Merritt

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when … Continue reading →

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Giving to the Needy

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Don Merritt

So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But … Continue reading →

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Relationship With God

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Don Merritt

Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1 Thus far in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus has … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by His Glory

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Don Merritt

Yet another work week: O what fun! While we might have preferred to take another day off, we are once again grinding away, but that isn’t so bad, is it?  Consider the opportunities to share our faith, and the opportunities … Continue reading →

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A Special Place

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Don Merritt

St. John’s Episcopal Church is located on Lafayette Square, Washington, DC. It has stood on this site since 1816, and every president from James Madison to Joe Biden has attended services here, thus it is sometimes called “Church of the Presidents.” … Continue reading →

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