Tag Archives: spirituality

The Greatest Gift of All

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

I thought that it might be a good idea to re-blog this post from last October; it’s one of the very first on this blog, since we celebrated Resurrection Sunday yesterday. Why is Jesus’ resurrection an amazing and awesome thing? … Continue reading →

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Where are you going?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

Where are we headed? This will certainly have an effect on which aircraft we board for the trip! The plane at the gate is headed for Houston, the one to the left is going to Spain… The planes in the … Continue reading →

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A Bridge to Hope

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

So many people these days are feeling like there is little or no hope for the future. Some are feeling desperate for financial reasons; it’s been a rough economy for the past 3 years. Others feel like the love they’ve … Continue reading →

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As White as Snow

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Don Merritt

There’s something about fresh snow that’s sort of comforting, although it also seems a little dangerous at the same time. Yes, it is cold, and it can be uncomfortable physically, and heaven knows I’m not all that crazy about shovelling … Continue reading →

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Peace for Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Don Merritt

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7) When you watch movies about Christmas, you almost get the idea that there is something magical about it, but … Continue reading →

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Glory to God in the Highest

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Like 2:14) Thus sang the host of angels the night that Jesus was born inBethlehem. The shepherds who witnessed this were dumbstruck. … Continue reading →

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O Come O Come Emmanuel!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Don Merritt

This Christmas carol contains the essence of the yearning of a people for a savior. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel” Hold on, wait! Ransom…? Yes, Ransom. Israel was in slavery to sin; so are we. Being held … Continue reading →

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Light of the World

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Don Merritt

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to … Continue reading →

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Want to save the world?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Don Merritt

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:17) Have you ever met someone who was out to save the world? Such people are very enthusiastic, … Continue reading →

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God’s Will Comes First

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”… Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” (James 4:15; 17) Our job in … Continue reading →