Category Archives: Christian Life

There are instances under the sun…

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

…that really make you wonder what is going on. I happened across one of those incidents recently, an incident that has reminded me of why I have little confidence in human institutions… and no, I’m not referring to anything you … Continue reading →

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Crazy dogs, fireworks and insomnia

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

NOTE: This post originally ran here 4 years ago, and I thought it might be fun to share it again. Never be fooled by an innocent little face, this dog is a madman! …and I must add that cute only … Continue reading →

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Interesting Days

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Don Merritt

I posted last week about the new addition to our family on the occasion of my daughter’s new baby, and this past weekend my wife and I got to meet my son’s prospective in-laws for the first time; I thought … Continue reading →

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Humble Origins

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Don Merritt

There is nothing remarkable about this old house; it’s a typical “working man’s” home of the mid 19th century.  It has three rooms, a kitchen and parlor and a single bedroom.  The house isn’t located in a glamorous location, in … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet Reflections

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

This has been an interesting week so far at my house; my schedule is simply all messed up! And in the process, we’ve added a new member to the family.  Yesterday, as I was holding my new grandson for the … Continue reading →

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Hard Work

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

I came across this scene on a hot summer day once and do you know what popped into my head?  Wow, looks like a lot of work! Good old-fashioned hard work has been considered a great virtue for as long … Continue reading →

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To Forgive, or Not to Forgive

Posted on June 21, 2016 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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God of the Living

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

As we go through our days, we have a God who is concerned about us and who knows our names.  He loves each one of us, He wants only the best for us, and He wants each one of us … Continue reading →

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In the Still of the Morning

Posted on June 14, 2016 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 very early one … Continue reading →

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The Path of Life

Posted on June 13, 2016 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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