Category Archives: Christian Life

The Path Ahead

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

People are talking about it.  The late night talk shows are devoting whole programs to it.  The media are buzzing…  Commentators such as Glenn Beck are making dire predictions of the future; many Christians are convinced that the End is … Continue reading →

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The Path of Life

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

The path of life is not a wide one that is full of traffic and congestion, it is more quiet than that.  It isn’t a great highway, it’s more like a quiet country lane… Maybe if your life’s path is … Continue reading →

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Simple Faith

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

Many have said that the simple things in life are the best.  Simple things don’t  cost much, usually aren’t flashy and are seldom mentioned in the newspapers…  Things like devotion to duty, love of family, faith in God and serving … Continue reading →

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Morning’s Stillness

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Maybe I’m just a morning person, maybe you think I’m nuts, but morning is my favorite time of day.  I think it’s worth it to enjoy the stillness of the early morning light.  I took this photo the other day … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Tierra Linda

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

Over the Memorial Day weekend I had an opportunity to visit Tierra Linda near Galena, Illinois.  Tierra Linda is a bed and breakfast, but unlike the ones I have visited in the past, there are no antiques, no crystal glasses … Continue reading →

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One of Those Days

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had a day like this poor brother?  I know I have! In his case, he wandered too close to a group of playing children and got knocked over, losing his head…  Oh yes, there are days like … Continue reading →

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The Narrow Door

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” (Luke 13:24) Most everyone knows this passage (Luke 13:22-30) in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the … Continue reading →

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Not Forgotten

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

Today is Memorial Day in the USA, a day in which Americans pause to honor those men and women who have given “their last full measure of devotion” for our freedom and liberty.  All Americans, and even many others in … Continue reading →

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Quiet Lives

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not … Continue reading →

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Inspiration Under God

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

In yesterday’s post I made the assertion that if we set our minds on that which is above, we can find inspiration where ever we look.  Long experience tells me that when I make statements like that, a significant percentage … Continue reading →

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