Monthly Archives: November 2015

Culinary Triumphs, Big Trouble, and Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving is right around the corner here in the USA, a day of feasting, celebration, family, friends… and of being thankful. It is also a day when cooks across the land are on the hot seat, being responsible for the … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day for Jesus

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

Matthew 9:18-26 In this story, Jesus is interrupted in His conversation with John’s disciples about fasting when a synagogue leader comes and kneels before Him to ask that He bring the man’s dead daughter back to life; an unusual request … Continue reading →

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New Wine

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the … Continue reading →

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What God Sees

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

When God looks down on the earth, what do you suppose He sees? It has been written that He sees one beautiful planet on which we all live together.  He doesn’t see the divisions between Peoples or nations, just one … Continue reading →

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The Gettysburg Address: Redux

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

Note: If you have been a follower for a long time, you may remember that I run this post most years on November 19th. Here it is again, adjusted for the year; I think it is well worth thinking about … Continue reading →

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Matthew Joins the Team

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: November 18, 2015

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Don Merritt

Tomorrow is the 152nd anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, which was given by President Lincoln on the afternoon of November 19, 1863. Interestingly, after the speech he boarded a train for the fairly short trip back to Washington. While on … Continue reading →

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The Authority of Jesus

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” At this, some … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Demons and…Pigs?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Don Merritt

When he arrived at the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. “What do you want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. … Continue reading →

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Calming the Storm

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Don Merritt

Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! … Continue reading →

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