Category Archives: Christian Life

The Day Before Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on The Postmodern Mystic:
I awoke with this rolling through my head this morning… I needed to get it down and share it with you. Merry Christmas to you all! Blessings and Grace to thee, Gentle Readers! Twas…

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My Favorite Christmas Eve…Ever!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

  I was 10 years old on December 24, 1968: Christmas Eve! I was sure excited, as any self-respecting 10-year-old would be on Christmas Eve, but that year was to be different for me.  My family didn’t watch TV on … Continue reading →

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December 24

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

  Well here we are, December 24… the day before Christmas… or as some call it illogically “Christmas Eve Day”.  (I can’t figure out how it could be “Eve” and “Day” at the same rime, but I digress…) When I … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Among Us

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

  “The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Matthew 23:11-12 We usually don’t think of the greatest in our midst as being our … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on The Postmodern Mystic:
http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/jpeg/PIA15226.jpg Don Merrritt has a wonderful Christian Blog called “Life Reference“, and today posted some thoughts about the Christmas spirit (The Attitude of Jesus) that prompted me to comment. I’ve been a subscriber for…

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The Attitude of Jesus

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over … Continue reading →

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Finding Shelter

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Where do we find shelter? In modern life, people seek shelter and refuge in many places, for instance many seek it in money and possessions.  Others might seek it in a relationship with a loved one, while others might seek … Continue reading →

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Season of Peace

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:7 When you watch movies about Christmas, you almost get the idea that there is something magical about it, but sadly, … Continue reading →

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Snow on the Roses

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

We are about to head into a crazy weekend; I can’t wait to be stuck in the traffic of shoppers who are beginning to feel frantic.  There are parties, church programs, family get-togethers and I’m not sure what all on … Continue reading →

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Reaching Out

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

You need not venture any farther than WordPress to notice that we Christians don’t always have the best reputation as a group.  Why is it that the larger community has a poor impression of us? It could be many things, … Continue reading →

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