Category Archives: Christian Life

Christmas is Coming Fast

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Who was it exactly, who was born in Bethlehem so long ago.  John makes it clear at the beginning of his Gospel: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God … Continue reading →

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A Special Christmas Gift

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

Most people associate Christmas with happy memories, good cheer, joy, love, peace and warmth.  Yet for many, the season can be very difficult.  Many who are experiencing financial hardship find that the celebration is more than they can handle; their … Continue reading →

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What Will We Do About Christmas?

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

I was going to re-write this piece and make it a little different than last year’s post, but as i went through it again this morning, I decided to simply re-post it as it appeared a year ago; I think … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: December 10, 2014

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Don Merritt
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Technology, Bad Weather and a Quiet Week

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

This past week was… what? Different; yes, that’s the right word, different! It began normally enough, but by noon Monday “odd” was in full swing. First, the internet died, then my phone died, then the weather went from questionable to … Continue reading →

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The Circle of Life

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

There’s an order to life that is at the same time both simple and profound.  It is simple in its predictability; it is profound in its impact. We know, for example that one season follows another, that winter comes before … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Musings

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

I hope you all had a great holiday weekend! I don’t know about you, but I’m not really ready to get back in the swing of things after the Thanksgiving weekend, and of course this year that follows a week … Continue reading →

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To Receive Honor

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

A man’s pride brings him low,     but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23 Living with God, as His follower, His servant, in relationship with Him, is a little bit counter-intuitive.  We might normally associate a proud man … Continue reading →

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Nearer My God to Thee

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are times in a Christian’s journey when we just “know” something, when we comprehend something, when we must do something. Sometimes we call this that “soft still voice” but there really isn’t a voice, it’s more of an understanding, … Continue reading →

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There and Back Again

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

We’re back from our little adventure in Jamaica; boy was I thrilled to walk home from the Metro through a rain and snow mix after spending a week on tropical beaches! We had a wonderful time, met some really great … Continue reading →

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