Category Archives: Christian Life

First Light

Posted on January 21, 2014 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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Paul’s Struggle, Our Struggle

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

This morning I was reading the first part of Colossians chapter 2, and I thought that I might mention a couple of things that struck me as important…  Specifically, I’m referring to Col. 2:1-5. In these verses, Paul mentions to … Continue reading →

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Can You Help Me Out?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

I need help;  I don’t get it! Recently I’ve noticed a fair number of posts about “The Antichrist”, and I am having a great deal of trouble understanding something…  In having a look at the posts over the past several … Continue reading →

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Lagacy

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

Dr. King served his Nation in an admirable way, and as is often the case many in his time didn’t see the value of his service.  He was the conscience of the Nation, speaking up for and inspiring a whole people, … Continue reading →

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Those Who Came Before Us

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

It sure is easy to think that nobody has ever lived through the trials and tribulations that we go through, and yet many have done so.  Some times we might think that our modern age is so vastly different that … Continue reading →

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A Little Quiet

Posted on January 18, 2014 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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This is the Gospel!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in … Continue reading →

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Making Peace

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Yesterday we had a look … Continue reading →

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The Son Is!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

 For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 3:11 Sometimes I begin to wonder if the Body of Christ can ever be united, the rest of the time I think it never will … Continue reading →

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