Category Archives: Christian Life

Too Much to Carry

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13) Have you ever had to carry a heavy load for a long distance? I remember one time in … Continue reading →

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A Random Thought

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well, Happy Saturday! I thought that I would do something entirely different today, and run with a quote from C.S. Lewis who is one of the foremost Christian theologians of the 20th century.  Here, Lewis expresses his thoughts about those … Continue reading →

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The Midst of the Storm

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

If you stand out in a storm, you will be amazed at its power, even if it’s only a small storm.  Can Man do this… No! Weather is not the only source of a storm; we can create other kinds of … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Break

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

Here in Northwestern Illinois nature has been taking a break; winter has more or less been absent for a few weeks.  Even on my recent trip our west winter seemed to be on holiday. The weatherman says Old Man Winter … Continue reading →

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The Will Not to Know

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

On my recent trip to the West, I was reading a book called War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk.  It is the sequel of The Winds of War, both of which were made into miniseries back in the ’80’s.  They are … Continue reading →

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He’s my Rock!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Heb. 13:8) The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest the world of now … Continue reading →

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Freedom!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

‘”Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.’ (1 Cor. 10:23-24) There is great freedom in life for the Christian.  Most of the … Continue reading →

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Conquering Monday

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37) Another Monday morning, and I don’t know about you, but I was kind of enjoying the weekend… I don’t want to do the … Continue reading →

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Grace for the Humble

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

 “God opposes the proud    but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6) Have you ever come across a proud person? Of course you have, in fact most of us can be proud ourselves from time to time.  A proud person … Continue reading →

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Renew my strength O LORD!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

“but those who hope in the LORD        will renew their strength.        They will soar on wings like eagles;        they will run and not grow weary,        they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) Our Lord … Continue reading →

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