Monthly Archives: November 2011

Consider Abraham…

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Don Merritt

Do you ever think of yourself being a lot like Abraham? There’s a fair chance that you don’t… after all, he was the greatest figure in the Old Testament, he had a covenant relationship with God, he was a great … Continue reading →

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Living in the Light

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Don Merritt

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) Americans seem to be seeking two things these days: Truth and leadership; Jesus is both. He … Continue reading →

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Aftermath: Rebellion and Hope

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Don Merritt

Adam and Eve had the perfect life in the Garden of Eden… and they messed it up by rebelling against God. There was a price to be paid, and they would certainly pay it. We covered their life in the … Continue reading →

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Are You Loved?

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Don Merritt

It’s pretty normal for each of us to feel unloved at times, but we need not stay there. Jesus loves you. OK, maybe that seems cliché, but is it really? Whenever you are in this sort of funk, just remember … Continue reading →

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Looking Through Old Windows

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Don Merritt

I love to look through old windows. It can really be quite different from looking through modern ones. Somehow the old ones give a person a more interesting perspective. Even when you keep looking out of the same one, the … Continue reading →

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Rejoice Every Day

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Don Merritt

Back in the early 90’s, I worked in a very stressful place where very few of my fellow employees were ever very happy at work: it was a meat grinder! I made a decision to like it there. In fact, … Continue reading →

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What Happened Next in the Garden?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

or… how to get kicked out of Paradise If you haven’t read my first post about the Garden, you might want to click here before you continue. Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden in perfect fellowship with … Continue reading →

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Peace and Quiet

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Don Merritt

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2) Our … Continue reading →