Tag Archives: encouragement

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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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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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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Worship Team as a laboratory for making disciples

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Bargo” asked me to post something on this topic which really goes back to a remark I made in a conversation some months ago. Worship Team is a laboratory for making disciples… For this remark to make any sense, a … 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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Reflecting

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

I was just sitting here thinking… What should I write about for Saturday? I’m not sure why, but an idea just popped into my head; OK it was more like a video, and it isn’t the kind of thing I’ve … Continue reading →

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Things aren’t always what they appear to be!

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

I was really pleased at the way this picture turned out; what a beautiful old home! Don’t you get a sense of the charm of yesteryear when you look at it? It just oozes the best of late Victorian living… … Continue reading →