Category Archives: Christian Life

Unity, Debate and Leadership

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ve really enjoyed the response to several of my recent posts, including the ones related to yesterday’s post about unity, and the new round of comments on my older post about debating. Most of the comments are supportive, some take … Continue reading →

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Life’s Cycles

Posted on December 11, 2013 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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Unity

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

I was reading a story the other day about a man back in the early 19th century who felt compelled to unify the church in America.  He had many great ideas, and he was a driving force behind a movement … Continue reading →

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Light of the World

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to … Continue reading →

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Amazing Mary

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have … Continue reading →

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This is the Season

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

I think that people might get the wrong idea about me when I talk about the Christmas Season; no, I don’t hate it!  Yes, it can get too commercial and too frantic.  Yes, it can be a distraction from more … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

As we move into the Christmas Season, many of us might tend to become a little bit nostalgic, recalling those wonderful days of childhood Christmases, the ‘good old days’ and good feelings.  We might wish that we could go back … Continue reading →

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The Journey: A Story About Getting Out of the Way

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last time, I promised to tell a story about getting out of the way and letting the Holy Spirit work.  In this particular case, I was doing a fill-in sermon for a brother who was out-of-town.  I realize that not … Continue reading →

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Sinple Things

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Maybe I’m just getting old, but it seems to me that life is getting way too complicated these days.  I can remember an earlier time when people got along in life just fine without electronics, instant information and constant contact. … Continue reading →

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Disciple: Love One Another

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

Earlier today, I posted about “True Love” the love that God had for us that sent Jesus to the cross to die; I hope you will read it.  Now, we move on to our love for one another as His … Continue reading →

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