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The Circle of Life

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

There’s an order to life that is at the same time both simple and profound.  It is simple in its predictability; it is profound in its impact. We know, for example that one season follows another, that winter comes before … Continue reading →

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To Receive Honor

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

A man’s pride brings him low,     but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23 Living with God, as His follower, His servant, in relationship with Him, is a little bit counter-intuitive.  We might normally associate a proud man … Continue reading →

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Nearer My God to Thee

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are times in a Christian’s journey when we just “know” something, when we comprehend something, when we must do something. Sometimes we call this that “soft still voice” but there really isn’t a voice, it’s more of an understanding, … Continue reading →

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We are His

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.    Worship the LORD with gladness;     come before him with joyful songs.  Know that the LORD is God.     It is he who made us, and we are his;     we are his … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is something that I wrote some years ago, but it still applies today… Father, I thank you for all of the ways in which you have blessed me and my family.  Our blessings are so great that it is … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: November 26, 2014

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mount Vernon, Virginia October 31, 2013.

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Photo of the Week: November 19, 2014

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

  Williamsburg, Virginia about a year ago…

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#8: Happy Birthday Teddy Roosevelt!

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

This classic post is from October 27, 2011, It was one of the first posts on this blog, and with over 4,0000 views, it still pulls from search engines every week. Hilarious! Yes, today is the 153rd birthday of our … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: November 12, 2014

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Don Merritt
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Evangelist and Intercession

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

The gift of Evangelist Primary Text: Ephesians 4:11-14, see also Acts 21:8 The church is a lot like manure: Pile it up in one place and it stinks up the neighborhood. Spread it around and it enriches the world.                                                                                                                                     … Continue reading →

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