Monthly Archives: February 2015

On Our Knees

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

Abraham Lincoln one said that there are times when he found himself falling to his knees before God, for there was no other place for him to go during the darkest days of Civil War.  I think there are times … Continue reading →

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Living Water

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

There’s nothing worse than being thirsty, seriously thirsty! Millions are slowly dying of thirst in our world, but theirs is a different kind of thirst.  Spiritual thirst is pandemic and has been all through the ages.  The symptoms are fairly … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: February 25, 2015

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

I’m not sure who had the brilliant idea of being in Northern Illinois for the month of February, but here I am… still… and this is a cold place to be. Thanks to MJ for this shot!

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Building Strong Personal Relationships

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:22-31 Suppose someone asked you for advice on how to have a successful marriage; would you have some ideas about what a successful marriage requires?  I would guess that everyone could make a suggestion or two, maybe something simple … Continue reading →

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On a Personal Note…

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

This past Sunday I had an odd experience. It all began when I awakened and realized that I had no recollection, no idea really, of what I was teaching that day. Oh I had set it all up the previous … Continue reading →

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Song of Songs: Epilogue

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

We’ve been all the way through the Song of Songs. We’ve discussed many of the issues and the theology that surround the book; there isn’t much left that I can say about it… except for the best part of all. … Continue reading →

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Song of Songs and the use of Erotic Images

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

Who can argue with the assertion that Song of Songs contains strong erotic imagery? For this reason, many have considered this book to be “too hot to handle” in churches over the years, while others see it as a book … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Podcast: February 22, 2015

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

Yesterday’s sermon on maturity and unity in the Body of Christ centers on Ephesians 4:7-16 and the amazing linkage between using our spiritual gifts, growing to maturity in Christ and achieving unity in the church: Listen Now

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Powerful Purpose

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

Warships are built for a purpose, and to achieve that purpose they are loaded with power.  When they are well commanded and on the right course, they become very powerful weapons. We too can be powerful weapons as Christians… but … Continue reading →

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Finding the Last Piece

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

Here is the last piece to the puzzle that is the Song of Songs: The Old Testament has “types” of a Bridegroom; the New Testament tells of the coming of the Bridegroom. If you get this, then you will get … Continue reading →

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