Tag Archives: Prayer

Seek Him Only

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you … Continue reading →

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First Light

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

There’s something about the first light of dawn that grabs the imagination.  The hope that a new day brings, the potential of a fresh start, the assurance of the end of the long dark night, or a reminder of that … Continue reading →

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A Little Quiet

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet at times.  It helps us to recharge, to relax and to calm our thoughts.  Yes, we all need a little peace and quiet, a little … Continue reading →

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A Thought or Two

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

This morning as i was reading through the first chapter of Colossians, I was struck by something that I thought I’d share with.  I thought that it was of particular interest today, considering the road trip we have just completed. … Continue reading →

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Relationships… with God

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back to the bus!  We’re back on the road again on our journey of discovery, as we explore this theory: “Christian theology is not particularly difficult to understand.  Its precepts and premises are fairly simple, it was given to … 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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Thanksgiving Prayer

Posted on November 28, 2013 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 … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget!

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Don Merritt
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Do You Remember?

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’m old enough to remember that people always used to talk about “where you were when JFK was shot.”  I was very young in 1963, 5 to be exact, so nobody ever asked me where I was.  I can tell … Continue reading →

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On the Ellipse

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

A week ago I had to walk across the Ellipse, which is a circular park between the White House and the Washington Monument. I had to walk here because the shorter routes to the White House southern side were blocked … Continue reading →

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