Category Archives: Christian Life

Mary’s Example

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have … Continue reading →

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The peace of Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7) When you watch movies about Christmas, you almost get the idea that there is something magical about it, but sadly, … Continue reading →

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Glory!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,     and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  (Like 2:14) Thus sang the host of angels the night that Jesus was born inBethlehem.  The shepherds who witnessed this were dumbstruck. … Continue reading →

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Time Out!

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

  The Christmas Season is one that I may seem to frown on sometimes as I urge people not to get caught up in the season and forget the reason. Actually, the Christmas season can and should be a wonderful time.  I … Continue reading →

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Christmas and Eden

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

Q:  What do Christmas and the Garden of Eden have in common? A:  Nothing. …and everything! Christmas as a celebration, tradition and season have nothing to do with Eden.  Christmas as in the birth of Jesus Christ has everything to … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Lament

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

To me, Christmas today seems way too complicated.  Of course, if I could visit another era, it may be just the same…  Who really knows for sure? Christmas, and here I really mean the Christmas season, seems complicated because it … Continue reading →

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O Come, O Come!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

This is a Christmas carol that contains the essence of the yearning of a people for a savior.  “O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel” Hold on, wait!  Ransom…? Yes, Ransom. Israel was in slavery to sin; so are we.  Being held … Continue reading →

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The Second Christmas Lesson

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

The second Christmas lesson is just who it was that was born in Bethlehem so long ago.  John makes it clear at the beginning of his Gospel: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word … Continue reading →

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The First Christmas Lesson

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

So what is Christmas all about? Christmas is a holiday with a questionable past, but it is rich with meaning for those who wish to find it.  While it is unlikely that Jesus was born on December 25, this is … Continue reading →

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