Category Archives: Christian Life

“Hey! Aren’t you a history geek?”

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Yes I am, thank you for asking.” “Then how is it that you’re always slamming traditions in the church?” “That is a great question. Let’s see if I can explain that…” It’s true, I am into history. You may have … Continue reading →

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The Other Question

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

This Could Turn into a Rant! In the interests of full disclosure, this question was asked before the question I posted about this morning. You can read the earlier post here. The question was: Do you see the Holy Spirit working … Continue reading →

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Is the Holy Spirit working in your life?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ll give you a minute to ponder that question… This question came up in a Sunday School Class I attended recently. Nobody took a vote or anything; there was no show of hands. There was a fair amount of conversation … Continue reading →

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Saturday Farmer’s Market

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Have you ever gone to a Farmer’s market on a Saturday morning? It’s amazing how many people are up early to get out into the fresh air and buy fresh, local produce. I went to one in Alexandria the other … Continue reading →

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Why do we worry?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek … Continue reading →

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Life to the full

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

life to the full; isn’t that what everyone wants? The question is where to find such life… We often run here and there looking for life. We may try to find it in our vocation, or in our family, or … Continue reading →

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Save us O Lord

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

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Prayer

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

“{ray that you will not fall into temptation.” Luke 22:40b Jesus gave this instruction to his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane on that fateful night and then went a little further up the path to pray himself. His disciples … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon at Arlington

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I took the Metro over to Arlington National Cemetary. I hadn’t been there since 2001 and I’m really not sure if anything was different this time, the place is quiet, sad and in its way beautiful. As soon as … Continue reading →

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Another Look

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I blogged about this picture, and I told about its role in our dining room. Thinking about it some more, it occurs to me that it has another story to tell. This story begins with questions, and the questions … Continue reading →