Monthly Archives: January 2016

“For where two or three gather in my name…”

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Don Merritt

“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with … Continue reading →

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Dealing with “Issues”

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Don Merritt

“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter … Continue reading →

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Wandering Sheep

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and … Continue reading →

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A Little bit of Light

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

“I will sing of your love and justice;     to you, LORD, I will sing praise.  I will be careful to lead a blameless life—     when will you come to me? “ Psalm 101:1-2a David expresses what it is to live … Continue reading →

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What are we waiting for?

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

It’s a brand new year; what will we do with it? The slate for this new year is clean.  Maybe I should switch metaphors right now and say the canvas is empty and ready to be painted!  What will we … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year our life’s road stretches out before us.  Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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