Category Archives: Christian Life

A thought to ponder

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Don Merritt
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Days of Praise

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has … Continue reading →

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A Blessed New Year

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Don Merritt
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“In Between” Week

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Don Merritt

I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas, I sure did. Thank you to everyone who has sent holiday greetings, I really appreciate all of them, and I am reminded how lucky I am to have the most awesome readers on … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Wish

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Don Merritt

Merry Christmas to each and every one of you who drop in and read this blog from time to time. May God richly bless you and your loved ones today, and every day throughout the coming year as you serve … Continue reading →

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The True Vine

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Don Merritt

John 15:1-17 In this section Jesus uses the analogy of a vine. In those times, wine making was a hugely important undertaking; one that most people would know something about. It involves a great deal of pruning in order to … Continue reading →

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Jesus IS Born

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

Luke 2:1-21 In due course the time came for Mary to give birth to her son; they named him Jesus, just as the angel had told them. There really is no point in my retelling of the story since it … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Song

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord      and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,  for he has been mindful     of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,     for the Mighty … Continue reading →

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Mary Sees Elizabeth

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the … Continue reading →

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Mary has a Visitor

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

Luke 1:26-38 Six months after Elizabeth became pregnant; the angel Gabriel pays a visit to Mary in Nazareth: “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Have you ever read legal notices in the newspaper? Years ago … Continue reading →

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