Tag Archives: life

It’s not Always so Easy

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

It isn’t always that hard, either. Oh, but I haven’t said what “it” is yet, have I? Sorry. “It” is following Jesus Christ. In my last two posts, I have spoken about guilt, shame, form, tradition and following Jesus. A … Continue reading →

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Form, Faith and Following

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’m always intrigued when Christians get into discussions of form in their faith. Normally this form centers around worship, order of worship and programs in churches. I’ve read on this subject in the past, I’ve seen articles in which styles … Continue reading →

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Morning’s Reflection

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Guilt. What a force for destruction! Every single person who reads this has sinned, the person who is writing it has too. The question for today’s reflection is this: Do we torture ourselves with guilt over our sin, or are … Continue reading →

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Reaching Out

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the … Continue reading →

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It’s Time…

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

…to get back to normal. The holidays are over, the Christmas decorations are put away, the house is cleaned up and now it’s time get back to reality. I wonder, does that sound like a bad thing to you? … Continue reading →

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A Saturday Afternoon Visit

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Thanks to a friend, Upper Management and I were able to visit the White House’s West Wing yesterday, along with another couple that we know from church. Of the four, I was the only one who had been there before, … Continue reading →

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Getting Started

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

The holidays are over; a new year has begun. I’ve just returned from a short New Year’s trip, maybe you have as well. In my case, Upper Management and I went to Orange, Virginia where we stayed a couple of … Continue reading →

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The Road Ahead

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year our life’s road stretches out before us. Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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The Right, the Wrong, and the Radioactive

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

Over the past couple of weeks, I have noticed the firestorm over the Duck Dynasty Program, and those of you who are frequent readers here (bless you!) may have noticed that up until now, I have been silent on this issue. … Continue reading →

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Thinking of a better life

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

With Christmas past and the new year looming, all of us have the opportunity to make a new start. Most of us have areas of our lives that we aren’t entirely satisfied with, why keep doing the same things? … Continue reading →