Category Archives: Christian living

Love… all of ‘em

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’  But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise … Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Don Merritt

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1John 3:18 It’s all well and good for us to talk about love, after all everybody feels better when the conversation is over. Please … Continue reading →

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An Eye for an Eye…

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if … Continue reading →

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Days of Praise

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King;    I will praise your name for ever and ever.Every day I will praise you    and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has done in your … Continue reading →

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Divorce

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

“It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries … Continue reading →

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Must We Always Hurt the One We Love?

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:8 There’s an old song I barely recall hearing … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd- 3

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Don Merritt

You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.Surely your goodness and love will follow me    all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the Lord    forever. Psalm 23:5-6 Speaking directly to … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd- 2

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Don Merritt

Even though I walk    through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil,    for you are with me;your rod and your staff,    they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The Lord is my shepherd; He leads us, He provides for us, He protects us… Even so, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Farmers’ Market

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Don Merritt

Have you ever gone to a Farmers’ 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 , VA … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths    for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 With these three verses, we begin one of the most … Continue reading →

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