Category Archives: Christian Life

O Glorious Day!

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

A new day dawns, and as the light chases away the darkness, God’s glory is revealed to a slumbering world. The air is crisp and cool and filled with the expectation of newness and hope, yet there is a certain … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged attitude, Christian, Devotional, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, love, perspective, photos | 6 Comments

OK Now What?

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

This morning was bright, sunny and crisp here, and I set out to get some pictures. I made sure to bring extra batteries with me as I caught the train downtown. My plan was to get some shots around the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged attitude, Christian, fun, life, perspective, photos, random | 4 Comments

Thanksgiving Reflections

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving has been a central idea in American history and culture, even before there was an America. Of course all Americans have learned about the first Thanksgiving back in 1621 with the Pilgrims and the Indians, but there’s much more … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged attitude, Christian, church, inspiration, life, perspective, photos, Thanksgiving, thoughts | 18 Comments

Living on an Island

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had the sensation that you were living on an island all by yourself? You see the waters flowing past as you gaze at the far shore as life sweeps by and there you are: stuck! It might … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged attitude, Christian, Devotional, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, photos | 6 Comments

The Journey: Photography

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

We’ve been on a journey for a number of weeks now; a journey of discernment and discovery into our personal spiritual practices. These posts reflect my own personal journey and I’ve been writing about what I’ve discovered in my walk … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged attitude, Christian, church, disciple, discipleship, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, photos | 6 Comments

It’s the little things

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

Raise your hand if you want to serve God! Oh, very impressive, I see lots of hands raised, OK put your hands down now. Of those who raised their hands, how many of you would like to serve God in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged attitude, Christian, church, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, love, perspective, photos, Prayer | 15 Comments

The Greatest Mistake

Posted on November 12, 2013 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 →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged attitude, Bible, Christian, hope, Jesus, life, love, perspective, relationship | 5 Comments

Disciple: Discerning Maturity

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last time, we discussed the idea that as Christians who make disciples, we need to have the habit of being intentional in making disciples. This time, I think we had better learn to discern where the other person is in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged attitude, Christian, church, disciple, discipleship, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective | 17 Comments

How can this be?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

I hope you will look carefully at this picture. I loaded it at full size, so you may even want to click on it to see the full-sized version… I took this shot this past Sunday afternoon for my … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged attitude, Christian, Devotional, encouragement, God, God's Creation, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, photos | 12 Comments

A Sober Reflection

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

I hope we won’t just take today off and not reflect on why, for it should be for all of us a sobering thought. We in America like to do a lot of talking about rights and liberties when it … Continue reading →