Monthly Archives: November 2013

Living on an Island

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had the sensation that you were living on an island all by yourself?  You see the waters flowing past as you gaze at the far shore as life sweeps by and there you are: stuck! It might … Continue reading →

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The Journey: Photography

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

We’ve been on a journey for a number of weeks now; a journey of discernment and discovery into our personal spiritual practices.  These posts reflect my own personal journey and I’ve been writing about what I’ve discovered in my walk … Continue reading →

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It’s the little things

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

Raise your hand if you want to serve God! Oh, very impressive, I see lots of hands raised, OK put your hands down now. Of those who raised their hands, how many of you would like to serve God in … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Mistake

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Bill was the oldest of four children who grew up in a well-to-do family in the suburbs.  As the children grew up and began to marry, Bill and his Father started a tradition in the family.  Shortly before each of … Continue reading →

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Disciple: Discerning Maturity

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last time, we discussed the idea that as Christians who make disciples, we need to have the habit of being intentional in making disciples.  This time, I think we had better learn to discern where the other person is in … Continue reading →

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How can this be?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

  I hope you will look carefully at this picture.  I loaded it at full size, so you may even want to click on it to see the full-sized version… I took this shot this past Sunday afternoon for my … Continue reading →

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The New Covenant, part 1

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is … Continue reading →

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A Sober Reflection

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

I hope we won’t just take today off and not reflect on why, for it should be for all of us a sobering thought.  We in America like to do a lot of talking about rights and liberties when it … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: November 10

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

When will Jesus Return? Today’s Text: Matthew 24:35-51 Unlike the section we’ve been studying, the last part of chapter 24 is not difficult to understand as long as we remember to keep it in its proper context.  As we discovered … Continue reading →

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Are we becoming obsolete?

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Our friend Bargo sent me this photo that he took of an old covered bridge recently, and it struck as both hilarious and chilling; take a closer look at it, if you would… Those old rules are really funny in … Continue reading →

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