Tag Archives: life

An Ox Named Jake – Redux

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Don Merritt

Last week while at Mount Vernon, I followed the path out of the woods an came upon George Washington’s Experimental Farm down on the Potomac shore. As I was walking along looking for possible photos, I came upon an intriguing … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Ramblings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

It is good…

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Don Merritt

It is good to praise the Lord    and make music to your name, O Most High,proclaiming your love in the morning    and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre    and the melody of the harp. Psalm 92:1-3 As he often did, David has … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

We Hold These Truths…

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Don Merritt

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

To Return Home

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Don Merritt

When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion,We were like those who dream.Then our mouth was filled with laughter,And our tongue with singing.Then they said among the nations,“The Lord has done great things for them.”The Lord has done great things for us,And we are glad. Psalm … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Heart Healthy

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Don Merritt

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Summer’s Story

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Don Merritt

A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious time, but I must admit that early on that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

God is My Refuge

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Don Merritt

God is our refuge and strength,    an ever-present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way    and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam    and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46:1-3 Each new week comes with its … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sunday Sermon Notes: June 30, 2024

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Don Merritt

As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Class Notes | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Cry of My Heart

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Don Merritt

How lovely is your dwelling place,    Lord Almighty!My soul yearns, even faints,    for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out    for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 What does your soul yearn for− what does your heart cry out for? I would imagine … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Something to Think About: Redux

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Don Merritt

I first posted this on August 4, 2013- my how time flies! Today I am posting this for my “Rooted” group; I think this pretty well sums up our last session… This morning a wonderful Christian friend shared this with … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments