Tag Archives: Christianity

Footpaths

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

Have you ever walked down a sidewalk and looked down at it and wondered who has been there before you? OK, probably not very often This particular sidewalk is in Annapolis, Maryland right outside the State House. The photograph was … Continue reading →

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Steadfast

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

Have you ever come across a split in life’s road where you aren’t sure which path to follow? Maybe it involved changing jobs or moving to a new town, or it could be a time when you are considering … Continue reading →

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Shout with Joy!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

There are times when I’d like to just shout with joy to God! There are times when I want to sing His praise! What keeps us from doing this? Sometimes we don’t shout because we are in a place or … Continue reading →

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Stillness

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

In the stillness of the morning can you hear it? Can you hear the sounds of stillness? It could be the gentle rustle of leaves, of a bird or the light whisper of the morning breeze… In this early quiet, … Continue reading →

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Taxi to the Airport

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last week I was called out-of-town for a trip I wanted nothing to do with. It all revolved around a court case that stemmed from a smart guy who made a series of terrible decisions that ruined his family, his … Continue reading →

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Remembering Dr. King

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

Dr. King served his Nation in an admirable way, and as is often the case many in his time didn’t see the value of his service. He was the conscience of the Nation, speaking up for and inspiring a whole people, … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Light

Posted on January 15, 2013 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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A Good Listener

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

Most people would agree that listening is an important skill; most of us aren’t all that good at it. It’s hard to communicate when all of the communication goes only one way! I’m not talking about listening to other … Continue reading →

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Worry? Me?

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

I don’t know about you, but I have no trouble finding things to worry about. The weather, the finances, jobs, family, crime, the economy… It’s natural enough for us to be concerned about things, particularly when life hits a rough … Continue reading →

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Trouble with the heart

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8) A person who is ‘pure in heart’ is someone who is going to place a high priority on doing things the right way. This is not a … Continue reading →