Tag Archives: attitude

Nearer My God to Thee

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are times in a Christian’s journey when we just “know” something, when we comprehend something, when we must do something. Sometimes we call this that “soft still voice” but there really isn’t a voice, it’s more of an understanding, … Continue reading →

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We are His

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.    Worship the LORD with gladness;     come before him with joyful songs.  Know that the LORD is God.     It is he who made us, and we are his;     we are his … Continue reading →

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#2: Why I DON’T Use King James

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

I ran this one on March 31, 2014 and to date it has 145 “likes”, 178 comments, and 14 emails telling me I’m going to hell… (no joke)   Long ago I grew accustomed to receiving “hate” emails from KJV … Continue reading →

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#3: Ranting Again!

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

I wrote this as more in jest than anything… and it really took off, from August 28, 2013:   Over the past couple of years I’ve noticed that more and more often people waiting on customers ask a bizarre question… … Continue reading →

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#5: Seriously?

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

I had forgotten about this one from March 8, 2014…   The other day my wife sent me a picture and asked me to “crush it” and my immediate reaction was just to let it go… what’s the point?  You … Continue reading →

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#6: Well I Did It

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

I couldn’t believe this one was so high, but here is #6 from March 29, 2014.   I went and saw the movie Noah… She Who Must be Obeyed received some free passes to the movies from her boss at Christmas … Continue reading →

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#7: God Knows

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

Here is the 7th most viewed post on this blog, from November 27, 2012…   I don’t know how many people there are in the world these days, but the number is in the billions.  They all have their stories, … Continue reading →

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#10 The Role Prayer Plays in Spiritual Growth

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Here is the 10th most viewed post on The Life Project, from May 3,  2012: Over the last week or so, it seems that every post on this blog has dealt with spiritual growth and its importance in daily life, … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is coming next week! Wow, another year has flown by; it seems like we just did this… I think that of all of our holidays in America, I like Thanksgiving the best.  I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Slow Down and Think!

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

Bill was the oldest of four children who grew up in a well-to-do family in the suburbs.  As the children grew up and began to marry, Bill and his Father started a tradition in the family.  Shortly before each of … Continue reading →

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