Tag Archives: 19th Century

Photo of the Week: September 10, 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

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A Reminder form the Past

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

When I took this picture I was struck by the scene for a couple of reasons I thought I’d share with you today. This is a ruin of an old church building, one that was constructed back in the early … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 11, 2014

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

For me, the Capitol sitting up there on its Hill, never quite looks real. Maybe it’s the way the light reacts with the uneven surfaces of the dome, or maybe it’s just the mammoth proportions of it all, I … Continue reading →

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It’s not what it appears to be!

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

I was really pleased at the way this picture turned out; what a beautiful old home! Don’t you get a sense of the charm of yesteryear when you look at it? It just oozes the best of late Victorian living… … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged 19th Century, attitude, Bible, Christian, discipleship, encouragement, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, photos | 10 Comments

“Based on a True Story”

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

Don’t you love it when you see a movie that is “based on a true story”? Sometimes the story is fairly decent history, other times it’s wild fantasy with almost no hint of truth, but both can say “based” in … Continue reading →

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A Special Place

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

St. John’s Episcopal Church is located on Lafayette Square, Washington, DC> It has stood on this site since 1816, and every president from James Madison to Barak Obama has attended services here, thus it is sometimes called “Church of the … Continue reading →

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Step into the past…

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

I thought this Saturday might be a good time for a change of pace and a step back in time. I came across this house the other day while visiting Easton, Maryland for the first time. Located in the East … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Theatre

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

A visit to Ford’s Theatre in Washington is a step into the past, so familiar, so haunting… It was here in this place that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by actor John Wilkes Booth; an act of sheer madness. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Here’s a strange…

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

…as the late Paul Harvey used to say. Yes, strange indeed! So strange that I’m not sure where to run with this one. I took this picture a couple of weeks ago with the intention of using it for a … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Indecency, vulgarity, obscenity—these are strictly confined to man; he invented them. Among the higher animals there is no trace of them. They hide nothing. They are not ashamed.” —Mark Twain