Category Archives: Christian Life

Some Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is coming next week! Wow, another year has flown by; it seems like we just did this… I think that of all of our holidays in America, I like Thanksgiving the best.  I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Slow Down and Think!

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

Bill was the oldest of four children who grew up in a well-to-do family in the suburbs.  As the children grew up and began to marry, Bill and his Father started a tradition in the family.  Shortly before each of … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on John” Released

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ve added “Reflections on John” to the “Reflections” series today, and I hope you’ll check it out.  In this one, I’ve added suggestions for those of you who use these for small group studies at the end. As with all … Continue reading →

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Story for a Sunday Morning

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

I heard this little story a while back, and I thought I’s share it with you today… Bobby had Down  syndrome.  His parents always took him to church on Sundays, and Bobby was in the third grade Sunday School class, … Continue reading →

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The Wonders of Modern Science and Technology

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

I recently finished reading a book on railroads called “The Modern Railroad” by Edward Hungerford; you should check it out on Kindle… it’s a freebie. In this book, Mr. Hungerford tells of the amazing uses of technology in modern railroads, … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Autumn

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

When I was a kid growing up in Los Angeles, I always looked forward to the Fall; it has been my favorite season for as long as I can remember.  There’s so much about it to like: pumpkins, changing leaves, … Continue reading →

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My Annual Post on Halloween

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is my fourth October on Word Press, and in each of the past three years I have posted something about Halloween.  I’ve noticed that there aren’t as many this year on the subject… but there’s still time, and I’m … Continue reading →

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We Are Loved!

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s pretty normal for each of us to feel unloved at times, but we need not stay there.  Jesus loves you.  OK, maybe that seems cliché, but is it really? Whenever you are in this sort of funk, just remember who loves … Continue reading →

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Where are we headed?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

I came upon this staircase recently, take a quick look… You can see from the photo that it leads to a dark and shadowy world down there, but what you can’t tell from the photo whether I’m looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made;     let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every … Continue reading →

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