Category Archives: Christian Life

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Are we becoming obsolete?

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Our friend Bargo sent me this photo that he took of an old covered bridge recently, and it struck as both hilarious and chilling; take a closer look at it, if you would… Those old rules are really funny in … Continue reading →

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Just a quick note

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Happy Saturday to all! I noticed on my stats page yesterday that I have received over 2,000 comments here on LR, and I thought I’d just drop in a quick thank you note today. When I started this blog 2 … Continue reading →

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People Drive me Crazy!

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

Ever notice just how many people can never make up their minds about anything?  They drive me crazy! Ever notice how many people can never seem to get things done on time?  They drive me crazy, too! Why does everybody … Continue reading →

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As we begin a new day

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

Let’s begin this day with thoughts of thanksgiving for God has done great things for us!  No matter what our circumstances may be, He has blessed us beyond measure, He has forgiven our sins and He has filled us with … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Holiday

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

I recall one time when I was 10 or 11, my grandmother remarked that Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday; I thought she must be crazy!  You don’t get presents for Thanksgiving! Like most American kids, my favorite was Christmas and … Continue reading →

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The Journey: Expressive Practices

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

Writing In our journey of self-examination we have been looking at our spiritual practices with an eye to having an overflow of spiritual relationship with Christ so that we will have something to share with others. So far, we have … Continue reading →

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This is the day!

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

  Have you ever kept track of how many days have been spoiled by stress, worry, discord and troubles?  If we were to mark a calendar for a year, I wonder how much of our time would be wasted by … Continue reading →

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