Category Archives: Christian Life

You ain’t seen nothing yet!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

Have you ever planned out a nice dinner for guests, spent a lot buying the food, then worked to get everything just right, spent the whole day preparing the meal and then sat down at the table to eat… and … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Dinner

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

These days, Christmas Dinner is my favorite part of the festivities.  It’s the time when everyone sits down together and enjoys conversation and good food; there seems to be a coming together of hospitality and community. Last year was my … Continue reading →

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May all of the Blessing of the Season be Yours!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

My wish this Christmas is that you and yours will find and secure all of the blessings of our Lord.  I hope that you will grow in your walk with Christ in the coming year, that your loved ones will … Continue reading →

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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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