Monthly Archives: July 2013

In the stillness of the evening

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

The other day we went to a barbecue at the home of some friends and I stepped away to have a look at the lake where I took this picture with my phone.  It was still and surprisingly cool for … Continue reading →

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Have mercy

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

    Countless generations have come to understand their need for mercy; countless generations have found it. Ours is no different. Of course there have always been those who think they do not need it, and these are a sad … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: July 28

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

God’s Rest  Today‟s Text Hebrews 4:1-13 Introduction: Picking up where we left off last week, the author continues his discussion of that rest which the people of Israel largely did not enter because of their disbelief. In this section, our … Continue reading →

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The Great Journey

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

A Christian’s journey is a great one, filled with excitement, joy, peace and adventures. It is at once perilous and fulfilling and the final destination is assured and yet the sights we will see along the way are not always … Continue reading →

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Being Inspired

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ve always been amazed at the story of Abraham Lincoln’s life, it’s the original rags to riches sort of story.  Imagine a kid born in a log cabin in utter and desperate poverty who grows up the become president of … Continue reading →

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It’s Not What You Think

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

A few weeks ago I was walking along on a Saturday morning when I came upon this view. As you can see, I was out in the country, walking along a quiet path when I saw these geese doing their … Continue reading →

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Busy Times

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

If you look around you, you will probably see busy people; there’s a good chance that you are one of them.  All over town we can see people going to and fro, traffic jams and crowded stores.  In larger cities … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: July 21

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

Jesus is Superior to Moses Today‟s Text: Hebrews 3 Introduction This chapter begins with the word “therefore”. As you know, this word tells us that what has preceded it is being summed up or built upon. In this particular case, … Continue reading →

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A Moment’s Reflection

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Since it’s Saturday, and for most people Saturday is slightly less hectic than Monday through Friday, maybe we can find a few extra moments to reflect on things.  How is your life going, the wife (husband), the kids, the job, … Continue reading →

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God’s Purpose

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do you think that things just happen by chance? Many do but usually I’m not one of them.  OK, maybe there are cases of a person being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but that isn’t really where … Continue reading →

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