Tag Archives: Prayer

Random Ramblings: August 19, 2017

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Don Merritt

This past week, there has been so much I’ve wanted to write about that my brain has gone on some kind of a sensory overload, and I haven’t been quite able to write about any of it. Oh I’ve tried, … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Thirst

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Don Merritt

There’s nothing worse than being thirsty, seriously thirsty! Millions are slowly dying of thirst in our world, but theirs is a different kind of thirst. Spiritual thirst is pandemic and has been all through the ages. The symptoms are fairly … Continue reading →

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Teach us to pray

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Don Merritt

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Place

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet some 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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How Are Our Listening Skills?

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Don Merritt

Most people would agree that listening is an important skill; most of us aren’t all that good at it. It’s hard to communicate when all of the communication goes only one way! I’m not talking about listening to other people, … Continue reading →

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Building Homes; Building Lives

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: November 19, 2016

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Don Merritt

First off today, a bit of “housekeeping”: By the time this posts, Cathy and I should just about be arriving at a warm and sunny seashore where we will enjoy a week of relaxation on a beautiful beach. As a … Continue reading →

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The Power of Prayer

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:14-21 This text is a prayer that Paul gave for the Ephesians, a prayer of power and of selfless love for the saints, a prayer that deserves our review and emulation. Notice that as he begins this prayer, Paul … Continue reading →

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Prayer, Power and Potential

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul continues his opening of this letter by moving on from the glorious things he has been saying about our redemption into giving thanks for it. Yet as we continue reading this section, I’m sure that you, like … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: October 15, 2016

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

The other day Russ P. asked a question in his comment on my post “Humility Exemplified”, and I thought I’d share it with you today, along with my thoughts on the matter. The post was about Jesus’ washing of the … Continue reading →