Monthly Archives: March 2013

How Can We Respond?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

As followers of Christ, we have received an amazing gift, or should I say amazing gifts! We have been forgiven of our sins, we have received the gift of eternal life and we have received the gift of the Spirit, … Continue reading →

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What are these two characters up to?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Here are two real characters, I wonder how many of you recognize them… Here’s a hint:  No, this isn’t from a movie!  These boys are really quite famous apart from Hollywood, although they would both have been great movie characters. … Continue reading →

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Do I Need to Say Anything?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

  I was wandering around the net looking for ideas, and I saw this picture; I just had to use it!  It occurred to me that I have posted so many times in the past about pathways, stairs up and … Continue reading →

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Living Water

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

  “but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life” — John 14:4 If you’ve ever been really thirsty and parched, … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Don Merritt
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I Wonder What That Is?

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

  Recently I visited Annapolis, Maryland.  It was a brisk February day to say the least!  Downtown Annapolis is a great place to explore, particularly if you like old historic buildings, which I do.  As I went down the street, … Continue reading →

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Where did the time go?

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Over the years I’ve heard many people come up with suggestions, some very insistent, about what the church needs to be doing to minister to people.  Some of the suggestions are very good ones, but often we lack the manpower … Continue reading →

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Safe and Warm

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

There are times when it’s fun to be outside walking, playing, swimming or spending time with family and friends.  There are other times when being outside isn’t so great, times when there is a storm, or when it’s just too … Continue reading →

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The Condition of our Faith

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

I met a guy once who was really down; it was a low point for him.  He had problems at home, at work and with his health. He had reached a point where he wasn’t so sure about his faith … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Spirit of God is described in many ways in Scripture, but however it is described, it’s always there somewhere…  In Genesis, it’s spoken of this way:   n the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness … Continue reading →

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