Category Archives: Christian Life

Rejoice and be glad!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24) How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every … Continue reading →

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What are we working for?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

Bob and Jim were buddies growing up; they did everything together. Each was considered part of the other’s family, they shared their lives the way that true friends do… On the Monday after their High School graduation, Bob and Jim … Continue reading →

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Hiding from our faith

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day I posted an item about hiding our faith. Today I thought we might consider what happens when we hide from our faith… Tom was a Christian. He was committed; he was serious. He worked in a factory, and … Continue reading →

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Shopping Frenzy

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Saturday is shopping day at my house; my favorite. Now in truth, going to the market is necessary; kind of a necessary evil. After all, we do need provisions and supplies, and going to the store is how you get them … Continue reading →

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Deathbed confessions of a food snob

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are some things in life that aren’t worth the effort or the money they cost; lousy food is one thing that comes to mind… Food is necessary to sustain life, food costs money, food takes time and effort to … Continue reading →

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Hiding our Faith

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day I was walking along the street when I looked up and saw this sight; I just had to get a photo. It looked like the church was hiding in the trees. Of course it’s kind of an … Continue reading →

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Still Waters

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

In the cool of the evening, the Lord leads us beside still waters; He leads us to calm places. Of course we usually don’t follow Him there; we are busy. Did the kids get their homework done? Did you take … Continue reading →

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It’s a long way down!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

Sometimes when you reach a point at a great height you can see the peril of your situation; be careful! Other times a big fall can come when you least expect it; it kind of sneaks up on you. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Listening Skills

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

Most people would agree that listening is an important skill; most of us aren’t all that good at it. It’s hard to communicate when all of the communication goes only one way! I’m not talking about listening to other people, … Continue reading →

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Pride, Selfishness and Frustration

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

For the last 20 years or so, I have had people contact me from time to time about their marriage problems. I am not a marriage counselor, nor am I a mediator, and I am most definitely not a shrink. … Continue reading →