Category Archives: Christian Life

Come on people… Really?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

This morning I came across an interesting post here on WordPress by a person who is making the point that the church has split.  It was his view that we have two branches now, one that is based in hyper-conservative … Continue reading →

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Follow the way of love

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 1 Corinthians 14:1 Which road are we on today? The way of love?  Hopefully we all are. Isn’t this interesting?  Follow the way of love and desire the gift … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget this Sunday!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

Don’t forget to check in this Sunday to Sunday Class Notes right here at Life Reference!  That’s when we will begin our look at the Olivet Discourse of Jesus.  What is the Olivet Discourse, you ask?  It is the major … Continue reading →

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Playing Tourist During the Shutdown

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on cathyjodc:
I awake this morning knowing that one more day of furlough at least and listening to the radio that Congress will go home for the weekend.  No end in sight and the OPM (Office of Personnel…

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Morning Stillness

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

The morning was cool, damp and still as I walked in the meadow listening.  The cry of a bird rose from the distant woods and then silence returned as I began to pray.  I was filled with gratitude for all … Continue reading →

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Words are funny things

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Don Merritt

If you are a frequent visitor here, you may have noticed that from time to time I go off on a rant about a word or word usage.  Now you must understand that when I do this, I usually have … Continue reading →

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A Misty Morning

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Don Merritt

Early in the morning, just before the rise of the sun, there’s a mist upon the land when all is so quiet, just before life begins anew. The forest is so very still, as the misty morning creeps through its … Continue reading →

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Shame

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

Like many of you, I’ve been noting the progress of this “Government Shutdown” story as it unfolds, and all I can say is, “Shame!” I realize that “Obama care” is highly controversial and that even many of those who favor … Continue reading →

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Chapel in the Woods

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

It has ceilings that are a cathedral of color and glory… More splendid and intricate than any cathedral made by the hand of Man.  It has walls that are more glorious than those of any great building… …for the chapel … Continue reading →

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Following Up on the Church “Retreat”

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

On Saturday I posted my thoughts on Church Retreats, you might want to take a look at that post here. Of course, that post was about the word “retreat” and not about substance as it relates to church retreats… I … Continue reading →

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