Monthly Archives: January 2012

What are you hungry for?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,    for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6) What do you hunger for: righteousness or evil? To hunger and thirst for righteousness means to fill one’s mind, time and life with things … Continue reading →

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The Washington Post: Court curbs Christian prayer in public meetings

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

Supreme Court turns away local government appeal over prayer at public meetings By Associated Press, Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 9:09 AM WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a North Carolina county commission over the mostly Christian prayers offered … Continue reading →

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Harmony

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” (1Peter 3:8) It’s a great burden to carry if you are someone who is always right; it’s an even greater burden … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

Dr. King served his Nation in an admirable way, and as is often the case many in his time didn’t see the value of his service.  He was the conscience of the Nation, speaking up for and inspiring a whole … Continue reading →

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Too Much to Carry

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13) Have you ever had to carry a heavy load for a long distance? I remember one time in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 15

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

The First Miracle Today’s Text:              John 2:1-11 Introduction   This is the story of the first miracle of Jesus.  It has no parallel in the synoptics, and it stands quite alone giving insight into the way Jesus and His disciples … Continue reading →

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A Random Thought

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well, Happy Saturday! I thought that I would do something entirely different today, and run with a quote from C.S. Lewis who is one of the foremost Christian theologians of the 20th century.  Here, Lewis expresses his thoughts about those … Continue reading →

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Glory to God in Culture

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

We Christians can be critical of culture; I include myself in this statement.  It is actually quite easy to be critical of culture since culture involves so many questionable things; especially present day culture.  We would be making a mistake, … Continue reading →

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The Midst of the Storm

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

If you stand out in a storm, you will be amazed at its power, even if it’s only a small storm.  Can Man do this… No! Weather is not the only source of a storm; we can create other kinds of … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Break

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

Here in Northwestern Illinois nature has been taking a break; winter has more or less been absent for a few weeks.  Even on my recent trip our west winter seemed to be on holiday. The weatherman says Old Man Winter … Continue reading →

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