Tag Archives: Christian

What Happened Next in the Garden?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

or… how to get kicked out of Paradise If you haven’t read my first post about the Garden, you might want to click here before you continue. Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden in perfect fellowship with … Continue reading →

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Peace and Quiet

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Don Merritt

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2) Our … Continue reading →

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the dawn of time

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Don Merritt

All frames of reference have a beginning point, and for the Christian, it begins with the dawn of time, when God made the universe and everything in it.  God made humanity last, and put the man and the woman who … Continue reading →

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Autumnal Reflections

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Don Merritt

Autumn has been my favorite season for as long as I can remember.  There’s so much about it to like; pumpkins, changing leaves, football, the World Series, seasonal cuisine and all of this is spite of the fact that we … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Gift of All

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Don Merritt

What is the greatest gift you have ever received? There could be quite a few answers to a question like that; for me, the greatest gift I’ve ever received can be summed up in this picture… This picture is called … Continue reading →

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A Walk Down Memory Lane: 1961

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Don Merritt

A lot of people can remember way back… in this case 50 years. Fifty years ago, in 1961, we lived in a world that was quite different from the world of today.  For example, when I was a little kid, … Continue reading →

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What is Truth?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Don Merritt

Since I am new at blogging, I thought I would start with a light and simple topic: What is Truth? Well maybe it isn’t all that light and simple, but it sure is basic as a life’s reference. The picture … Continue reading →

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