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A Misty Morning

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Don Merritt

Early in the morning, just before the rise of the sun, there’s a mist upon the land when all is so quiet, just before life begins anew. The forest is so very still, as the misty morning creeps through its … Continue reading →

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Chapel in the Woods

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

It has ceilings that are a cathedral of color and glory… More splendid and intricate than any cathedral made by the hand of Man. It has walls that are more glorious than those of any great building… …for the chapel … Continue reading →

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Following Up on the Church “Retreat”

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

On Saturday I posted my thoughts on Church Retreats, you might want to take a look at that post here. Of course, that post was about the word “retreat” and not about substance as it relates to church retreats… I … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by His Glory

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

Yet another work week: O what fun! While we might have preferred to take another day off, we are once again grinding away, but that isn’t so bad, is it? Consider the opportunities to share our faith, and … Continue reading →

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Sing!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

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Proclaim His Praise

Posted on September 28, 2013 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 … Continue reading →

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Down Shady Lanes

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

Sometimes we have the wrong idea about following Jesus; we think that everything in life will be like walking down a shady lane. It isn’t always like that. I’ve seen brand new baby Christians who think that now that they … Continue reading →

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Wonder

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do we have time to look upon the creation around us with the wonder of a small child? The pair on the left are looking out across the Potomac River and seeing the hills of the far shore; an amazing … Continue reading →

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Why is the Bible so hard to understand?

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

I hear it a lot; the Bible is hard to understand, difficult to follow or so complicated. The Old Testament prophets are difficult to comprehend and the book of Revelation requires a Ph. D. to understand… I just can’t get … Continue reading →

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Coming Together

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

As Christians, we need to be in community with others, to encourage and to be encouraged, to serve and be served, and to join together to worship and praise our God. Together we can face the challenges that come our … Continue reading →