Monthly Archives: June 2012

Quote of the Week

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

Charles Spurgeon was once asked, “How do you defend the Bible?” “Very easy”he responded. “The same way I defend a lion. I simply let it out of its cage.”

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People get caught up with “stuff”; most of us fall into this trap at one time or another. How much stuff is enough? Is it really true that the guy with the most toys wins? A farmer may put his … Continue reading →

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Majesty

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

When you were a kid, did you ever lay out on the grass at look up at the sky? I bet you did. You can see the clouds moving across the sky and changing, billowing, maybe looking like faces, pirate … Continue reading →

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Mayan Calendar: End of the World?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

I have been a denier on the subject of the Mayan Calendar and the end, I have even mocked the notion on this blog: I now realize that I was wrong. I have been looking around the internet, listening to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: June 10

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

A New Command Today’s Text John 13:18-38 Introduction The scene continues from last week, it is the last supper in the upper room. Jesus and his disciples are reclining at the table as Jesus continues his remarks after washing … Continue reading →

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Cool Water

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

I was walking through the woods at Tierra Linda a couple of weeks ago and I came upon this scene… The woods were cool and fresh in the stillness of the early morning light and I came upon this little … Continue reading →

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The Glory of God

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

Everywhere we look God is glorified; everywhere we look God is busy. Every day we live we give glory to Him; every day we sing His praise. In all that we do we serve Him; all that we are we … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Scenes

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ve always wanted to live in a rural setting, but up to this point I haven’t made it happen. I grew up in the big city, moved to a small town and now live in an urban setting once again. … Continue reading →

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The Path Ahead

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

People are talking about it. The late night talk shows are devoting whole programs to it. The media are buzzing… Commentators such as Glenn Beck are making dire predictions of the future; many Christians are convinced that the End is … Continue reading →