Tag Archives: Christian

Morning’s Stillness

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Don Merritt

Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: January 21, 2017

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Don Merritt

Well, it seems that we survived the Inauguration, which came off without a hitch in spite of all the threats. Yes of course there were some protests, but as one commentator said, “that’s what freedom sounds like”. Of course there … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Light

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Don Merritt

“I will sing of your love and justice; to you, LORD, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? “ Psalm 101:1-2a David expresses what it is to live … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Day Reflections

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Don Merritt

When I think of presidential inaugurations, so many things come to mind. Of course first and foremost is the peaceful transfer of power from one Administration to another, the hallmark of our Republican system of government, the pride of our … Continue reading →

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Building Homes; Building Lives

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building … Continue reading →

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Trees, Fruit and the Content of Your Heart

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Don Merritt

“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn bushes, or grapes from briers. A good man brings good things out of … Continue reading →

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Judging Others: Who, me?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: January 18, 2017

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

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Love Your Enemies, part 2

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. … Continue reading →

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Love Your Enemies, part 1

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. … Continue reading →