Category Archives: Christian Life

Being Inspired

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ve always been amazed at the story of Abraham Lincoln’s life, it’s the original rags to riches sort of story.  Imagine a kid born in a log cabin in utter and desperate poverty who grows up the become president of … Continue reading →

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It’s Not What You Think

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

A few weeks ago I was walking along on a Saturday morning when I came upon this view. As you can see, I was out in the country, walking along a quiet path when I saw these geese doing their … Continue reading →

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Busy Times

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

If you look around you, you will probably see busy people; there’s a good chance that you are one of them.  All over town we can see people going to and fro, traffic jams and crowded stores.  In larger cities … Continue reading →

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A Moment’s Reflection

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Since it’s Saturday, and for most people Saturday is slightly less hectic than Monday through Friday, maybe we can find a few extra moments to reflect on things.  How is your life going, the wife (husband), the kids, the job, … Continue reading →

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God’s Purpose

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do you think that things just happen by chance? Many do but usually I’m not one of them.  OK, maybe there are cases of a person being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but that isn’t really where … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Scenes

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

A couple of weeks ago, I visited this little town in the mountains of West Virginia.  The surrounding scenery is beautiful, everywhere I went I could hear birds singing happily.  There were few cars, little modern-day clutter, and clear blue … Continue reading →

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Weary Travelers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

You can see them in any airport, on any flight; weary travelers far from home on a business trip.  They are in a hurry for the next flight, cell phone to their ear, talking, listening, making appointments… They are at … Continue reading →

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Greatness

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

  What is “greatness” in this life? There are certainly many ways to approach this question, don’t you think? If we are “great” in life, some day people might build us a memorial like this one that celebrates Thomas Jefferson. … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Story

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

  A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious time, but I must admit that early on … Continue reading →

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Narrow Door

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

  “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” (Luke 13:24) Most everyone knows this passage (Luke 13:22-30) in which Jesus uses the metaphor of … Continue reading →

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