Monthly Archives: August 2014

Still Waters

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

In the cool of the evening, the Lord leads us beside still waters; He leads us to calm places. Of course we usually don’t follow Him there… we are just too busy. Did the kids get their homework done? Did … Continue reading →

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Featured Blog: Pacific Paratrooper

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

As you might suspect, Pacific Paratrooper isn’t quite the sort of blog I have featured here previously; it is a blog about history.  If you have been a regular reader of this blog for very long, then you know that … Continue reading →

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Wanna Hear a Secret?

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

Well, do you? Have you ever had someone ask you this? If so, you probably also know that the person usually says, “promise not to tell?” So, let’s start over… Wanna know a secret? Will you promise to tell everybody? … Continue reading →

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“That’s What Kids Do!”

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on The Postmodern Mystic:
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, and said, “Truly…

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Our Rock

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest the world of now … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: August 6, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

I took this picture last month on our trip to the Midwest, just outside of  Dyersville, Iowa. This location is a mile or two from the site of the movie “Field of Dreams” which some of you may remember as … Continue reading →

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A Little ‘Inside Baseball’

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

In yesterday’s post reflecting upon our recently completed tour of the Olivet Discourse, I made reference to my thought that this experiment might not be quite a success, and I’ve received a number of very encouraging comments as a result. … Continue reading →

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Grace and Truth

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 It’s a short little verse really, nice phrasing, sort of a lyrical quality, but it falls within a chapter that is full of profound … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Our Recent Study

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

As I sit at my computer this morning, I can see out the window the brightening orange sky through the branches of the pine trees as the sun just begins to come up on the horizon, and as I reflect … Continue reading →

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Who Can I Trust?

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 I think … Continue reading →

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