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A New Day

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

A new day begins fresh and new, the slate is clean, opportunity knocks; what will we do today? Will we dredge up the leftovers from yesterday’s problems, or will we move ahead boldly in our endeavors?  This is the question, … Continue reading →

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Trapped!

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do you ever feel trapped in a situation? Trapped, stuck, imprisoned, hopeless… These are no fun at all. We might find ourselves trapped in a job we hate, or in a bad situation of some kind; the possibilities are almost … Continue reading →

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To be a child again…

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last week I happened upon a merry-go-round. It was not operating when I saw it, but I could almost hear the music and laughter of children as I looked at it. When I was very small, I loved a merry-go-round … Continue reading →

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Autumn Landscape

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

What is it about the Fall that stimulates the imagination? I’m not sure.  Maybe it’s the colors or the cooler air; maybe it’s the upcoming holidays or back to school… While I have always been partial to summertime because of … Continue reading →

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Alive!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

  Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman about living water in John 4, comparing regular physical water with the water that He could provide.  The upshot was that a person who drinks water will thirst again, but a person who … Continue reading →

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Step into the past…

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

I thought this Saturday might be a good time for a change of pace and a step back in time.  I came across this house the other day while visiting Easton, Maryland for the first time.  Located in the East … Continue reading →

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Come on people… Really?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

This morning I came across an interesting post here on WordPress by a person who is making the point that the church has split.  It was his view that we have two branches now, one that is based in hyper-conservative … Continue reading →

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Follow the way of love

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 1 Corinthians 14:1 Which road are we on today? The way of love?  Hopefully we all are. Isn’t this interesting?  Follow the way of love and desire the gift … Continue reading →

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Interesting Afternoon

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

This afternoon I planned on going out to get some new pictures; where to go? I narrowed to venue down to Capitol Hill and the Mall or National Harbor.  In the end, I decided on National Harbor because I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Morning Stillness

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

The morning was cool, damp and still as I walked in the meadow listening.  The cry of a bird rose from the distant woods and then silence returned as I began to pray.  I was filled with gratitude for all … Continue reading →

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