Tag Archives: attitude

Solitary Prayer

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Is it really necessary for us to spend time in prayer in the morning? I think so. How many posts have I done on this one thing?  I don’t know, but it has been a common theme here because it … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mom!

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

No, she isn’t going to read this; she doesn’t care much for computers.  Yes, she is still annoying at times, reminding me that I need to wear a sweater when I go out, after all, it’s cold!  She thinks anything … Continue reading →

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Saturday Shopping

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

Are you one of those people who do your shopping on Saturday afternoons?  Most of you probably are, it seems like everybody does. Therefore, I avoid it. Of course, being a typical guy, I avoid shopping seven days per week… … Continue reading →

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God’s Most Notable Attribute

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

I used to ask seminary students this question, “What is God’s most notable attribute from the ancient Hebrew point of view?” Nobody ever got it right the first time around! I got answers that contained wonderful divine attributes and these … Continue reading →

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I hesitate to bring this up…

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

…but a comment that I received earlier got me thinking. The comment was a very nice one that mentioned that the person has trouble reading my text here because it’s light on dark (reverse is the technical name) and that … Continue reading →

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A little about the future

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

Over the past 2 days, I’ve posted a little about history and a little about the Bible, and today I thought I’d conclude with a little about the future.  Yes, If you’re sharp you will notice that I’ve ripped off … Continue reading →

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By the dawn’s early light

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

You might think I overdo this theme; maybe you’re right. There’s just something about the early morning’s light that makes the whole day go right when we take the time to pray. Maybe because the air is so still, or … Continue reading →

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Memorial of warning and hope

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

The old Memorial Christian Church building stands in Rock Island, Illinois where it has been since 1896.  It has been the home of thriving congregations of Christians who shared the light of Jesus Christ in Rock Island for many generations. … Continue reading →

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Community of Wisdom

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Any community of people needs wisdom to prosper; you just can’t get by without it when you are living around others.  Certainly, the community of believers is no exception! Without a source of wisdom, people tend to think only of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: August 11

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

Moving on to Maturity Blogger’s Note: This lesson is on a very tough text.  I fully understand that many of my regular readers might come to a different position on the items addressed in chapter 6, so you might draw … Continue reading →

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