Monthly Archives: June 2016

God’s Provision

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Don Merritt

God will provide for our needs; this is something most people know, but some become a little confused by it. The statement does not mean that all we need to do sit on our chairs and wait for Him to … Continue reading →

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Our Awesome God

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

The other day, Bette Cox left a comment on one of my photos that was truly inspirational, even though it might seem odd at first. Her observation was about God’s incredible attention to detail, and she brought up as an … Continue reading →

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Whose Side Are You On?

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:20-31 After Saul regained his strength, he began to move about Damascus; he started preaching the Gospel in the synagogues there, to the amazement of everyone. His preaching became more and more powerful, and he taught that Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Saul Meets Jesus

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:1-19 Luke has been telling us about the road trip adventures of Phillip, and now it would seem that Saul is about to hit the road as well. He has continued his persecution of the disciples in Jerusalem, and … Continue reading →

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Heretics, Murder and Brotherly Love

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on Church Set Free:
A few weeks back I watched “The Tudors” again on Netflix. OK fine, you got me; I binge-watched it! I had actually seen it some years ago, but enough time had passed so that…

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Phillip on a Road Trip

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 8:26-40 In this scene, Phillip has gone from Samaria, and is travelling south on the “desert” road between Jerusalem and Gaza. While many scholars would use this as a time to float theories about which road he took toward … Continue reading →

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A Strange Man in Samaria

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 8:9-23 Luke tells us about a man named Simon who had gained quite a following because of his sorcery; it would seem that he was a master of the arts of magic. When Phillip and others came into the … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 1, 2016

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

I was just noticing that I’ve probably overdone these kinds of close-ups of flowers and leaves, and I’ve recently taken dozens more like this one from Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. If you think I post too many such … Continue reading →

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Persecution and Triumph

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

When Stephen was being murdered for speaking the truth to the Sanhedrin, a young man named Saul was on hand for the festivities; he seemed to be watching over the cloaks of those who wanted to free up their throwing … Continue reading →

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A Saturday in Coopersville

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

I’m perfectly happy to admit that when it comes to aircraft and trains, I am just an over-sized 10-year-old. In fact, I’m kind of glad that way in the back of my head, that 10-year-old still lives on; I’d really … Continue reading →

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