Monthly Archives: April 2015

Glorious

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Don Merritt

John 21:1-14 The disciples got out of the city and went back to Galilee, probably a smart move. One evening at the Sea of Galilee, Peter suddenly announced that he was going fishing, and all seven of them got into … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus had been crucified and hastily put into a tomb; they waited. What were they waiting for exactly? Who can say… It is hard to imagine what was going through the minds of His disciples, and those others who had … Continue reading →

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Kingdom on a Cross

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus was the very embodiment of the Kingdom of God; we know that for certain. Everywhere He went He preached the Kingdom, healed the sick, made the lame walk, restored sight to the blind and chased out demons: The Kingdom … Continue reading →

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The King on Trial

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 13:10

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Have you ever known someone who is always involved in controversy, arguments and disputes? Have you ever wondered why they have so much trouble? … Continue reading →

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The Problem When Jesus Arrived

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you … Continue reading →

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Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem: Another View

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

Luke 19:28-44 In these verses, Luke tells the same story that John told in John 12 that we looked at yesterday. Even though they both tell the same story, they differ slightly, as does any story when told by two … Continue reading →

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Respected by all who knew him

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Don Merritt

We say this about people sometimes, but we don’t usually mean it literally; it’s a nice thing to say though. I lost a dear friend, a dear brother in Christ the other day, and he was respected by all knew … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: April 1, 2015

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Don Merritt

The tulips are up in the grounds of the Capitol Building…

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Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Don Merritt

John 12:12-19 It was a day to remember; there had never been anything quite like it before. Oh, Jesus had been to Jerusalem before, but not like this, you see, His time had finally come. This would not be like … Continue reading →

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