Category Archives: Christian Life

I Had a Thought

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

…and if you are anything like me, you know that when a thought actually comes along, it can be disturbing. There I was last night, minding my own business and watching “George Gently” on TV. I don’t know, maybe the … Continue reading →

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In His Cathedral

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

The greatest of cathedrals are not made by the hands of men, but by the very hand of God Himself.  In those cathedrals, you can go to pray and to listen to the sounds that are not sounds made by … Continue reading →

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Pure in Heart

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the pure in heart,     for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 A person who is ‘pure in heart’ is someone who is going to place a high priority on doing things the right way.  This is not a … Continue reading →

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Honoring the Legacy of a visionary with a great dream

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

I was planning on writing a post in honor of Dr. King today, but when I read this one by Pastor Davis, I realized that he had already said it better than I ever could. I hope you will check … Continue reading →

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Stillness and Light

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Don Merritt

I came across this picture on the net and I thought I’d share it.  I don’t have anything clever to say about it other than it strikes me as being kind of inspirational. What I see in this picture is … Continue reading →

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A Great Question

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

The other day, I received a question from Wally who asked: There are some who think we are made sinless at salvation, although I disagree. I know I am saved, yet I also know that I still sin. Have you … Continue reading →

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My Saturday was No Fun!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Yep, that’s right, yesterday was no fun. I spent the day in the Emergency Room. No, I wasn’t the patient; the patient was Mrs. Don who was suddenly stricken with massive chest pain… or was it back pain? Sometimes it … Continue reading →

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Take a little quiet time today

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet at times.  It helps us to recharge, to relax and to calm our thoughts.  Yes, we all need a little peace and quiet, a little … Continue reading →

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A Small Ray of Light

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

“I will sing of your love and justice;     to you, LORD, I will sing praise.  I will be careful to lead a blameless life—     when will you come to me? “ Psalm 101:1-2a David expresses what it is to live … Continue reading →

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First Light

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

There’s something about the first light of dawn that grabs the imagination.  The hope that a new day brings, the potential of a fresh start, the assurance of the end of the long dark night, or a reminder of that … Continue reading →

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