Tag Archives: Prayer

The Journey: Bible Reading

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

For this post, I’d like to make a distinction between Bible study and Bible reading. Today, our journey is not about study, which will come later, but about reading God’s Word in a very special way. Our journey picks up right after … Continue reading →

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The Journey: Personal Prayer

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Journey is an exploration of my spiritual condition and practices based upon the proposition that:  We can only disciple other people through the overflowing of our own discipleship. So it follows that it would be wise to examine our … Continue reading →

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A Proposition

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

I have a proposition for you to think about today.  In this case, my proposition is in the form of a thought, one that I believe to be correct; one that could be very significant both for each of us … Continue reading →

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A Moment to Reflect

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

If you read many of the posts here, you will notice I’m an advocate of finding to time just be quiet and reflect on our relationships with God.  Many people find particular inspiration spending some time with God in nature, … 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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Shame

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

Like many of you, I’ve been noting the progress of this “Government Shutdown” story as it unfolds, and all I can say is, “Shame!” I realize that “Obama care” is highly controversial and that even many of those who favor … Continue reading →

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You are God!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Lord, you have been our dwelling place     throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born     or you brought forth the whole world,     from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:1-2 God is our dwelling place, our refuge… our all.  Even … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Theatre

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

A visit to Ford’s Theatre in Washington is a step into the past, so familiar, so haunting… It was here in this place that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by actor John Wilkes Booth; an act of sheer madness. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Life to the full

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

life to the full; isn’t that what everyone wants?  The question is where to find such life… We often run here and there looking for life.  We may try to find it in our vocation, or in our family, or … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

“{ray that you will not fall into temptation.” Luke 22:40b Jesus gave this instruction to his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane on that fateful night and then went a little further up the path to pray himself. His disciples … Continue reading →

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