Monthly Archives: October 2013

Attitudes are powerful

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Years ago I had a management job in a company that had some issues.  There were things about the company that I didn’t much like, and things that were a lot of fun, so I suppose that like most jobs … Continue reading →

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Trapped!

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do you ever feel trapped in a situation? Trapped, stuck, imprisoned, hopeless… These are no fun at all. We might find ourselves trapped in a job we hate, or in a bad situation of some kind; the possibilities are almost … Continue reading →

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To be a child again…

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last week I happened upon a merry-go-round. It was not operating when I saw it, but I could almost hear the music and laughter of children as I looked at it. When I was very small, I loved a merry-go-round … Continue reading →

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Autumn Landscape

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

What is it about the Fall that stimulates the imagination? I’m not sure.  Maybe it’s the colors or the cooler air; maybe it’s the upcoming holidays or back to school… While I have always been partial to summertime because of … Continue reading →

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The End of the Old Covenant, part 1

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

Introduction The Jews went into exile as the prophets had said… some ended up in Babylon, others in Persia, from there many were scattered to Western Europe, India and even to Eastern China… as had been foretold, they were scattered … Continue reading →

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Alive!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

  Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman about living water in John 4, comparing regular physical water with the water that He could provide.  The upshot was that a person who drinks water will thirst again, but a person who … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: October 6

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Olivet Discourse Introduction   Olivet Discourse Text: Matthew 24 and 25 Today’s Text Matthew 24:1-3 IMethodology of Study Any time you are engaged in Bible study, you must ask yourself the following questions. I’ve included the answers for this … Continue reading →

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Step into the past…

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

I thought this Saturday might be a good time for a change of pace and a step back in time.  I came across this house the other day while visiting Easton, Maryland for the first time.  Located in the East … Continue reading →

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Come on people… Really?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

This morning I came across an interesting post here on WordPress by a person who is making the point that the church has split.  It was his view that we have two branches now, one that is based in hyper-conservative … Continue reading →

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Follow the way of love

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 1 Corinthians 14:1 Which road are we on today? The way of love?  Hopefully we all are. Isn’t this interesting?  Follow the way of love and desire the gift … Continue reading →

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