Category Archives: Christian Life

Can We Forgive?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

It isn’t always easy to forgive people who have hurt us; it isn’t always easy to forgive ourselves for that matter. Our Lord told us to forgive, can we just skip it?  I used to say that I believe strongly … Continue reading →

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Relationships… 4

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with Jesus Christ is an empowering relationship.  This relationship provides us with all that we need to walk with Him through this life, and no matter what may happen to us along the way, no matter how many … Continue reading →

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Relationship…3

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with Jesus Christ is a merciful one, in fact it is based upon mercy.  Jesus Himself saw to that by going to the cross so that our sins might be forgiven.  He is the one who made it … Continue reading →

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Relationships…2

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ is an instructive one, for He leads us in His ways. Show me your ways, O Lord,     teach me your paths;   guide me in your truth and teach me,     for you are God my Savior,  … Continue reading →

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Relationship

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Life is full of relationships, they are with family, friends, associates, coworkers and others, but none of these relationships are as vital as our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our relationship with our Lord is one that is comforting, … Continue reading →

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Coming Home

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

No matter how much we travel, it’s always good to be back home again.  Back home where we are in familiar territory, near friends and family… For me, a home like the one above seems to symbolize this even more, … Continue reading →

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Life-long learners

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

This old school is located in Bishop Hill, Illinois; it hasn’t seen full classrooms in a very long time.  For many of us, it is something of a picture of our lives; we went to school when we were kids … Continue reading →

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Blessings to all

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Happy Saturday to you all, and thanks for stopping by.  Blogging is an interesting endeavor, I’ve found; it’s not quite like anything I’ve done before.  I have made a commitment to post every day, and I’ve kept it up for … Continue reading →

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What Can I Learn From a Tree?

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

You can learn quite a bit from looking at a tree.  Do you see any ‘lessons’ here? Consider its location; it’s set apart from the woods behind it; it’s set apart from the crowd.  It isn’t brand new, in fact … Continue reading →

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What’s Going On?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

I took this picture, but I really don’t know what’s going on; I’m not sure they do either! Do you ever feel that way? If nothing else, there is an interesting range of reaction in this photo… To tell you … Continue reading →

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