Monthly Archives: July 2016

Regular, Sweet, Unsweetened and the Highly Irregular

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

My favorite two drinks in all the world are water and iced tea; oh I like other things too, but these are my favorites. Particularly in the summer, I enjoy a glass of iced tea… I first came to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Days of Praise

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Unchained

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 28:17-31 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! Acts 28:30-31 Luke … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Adventures in Malta

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 28:1-16 It was a cold and rainy day when the 276 souls arrived on the island of Malta after the shipwreck, and the people on the island were very kind to them, seeing to their needs. Since it was … Continue reading →

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Shipwrecked!

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 27:27-44 The storm had been going on 14 days, and the crew and passengers, 276 in all had not eaten. The crew discovered that they were most likely approaching land, but since it was night, they could see nothing, … Continue reading →

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The Victory He Has Given Us

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Don Merritt

There are days in my life that don’t feel very victorious; how about you? There are also days when I’m not feeling all that strong or confident in the future; maybe you have those days also. I’ve lived life long … Continue reading →

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Giving Praise

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

Credit and praise are tossed around quite a bit; people thank their teachers, parents, coaches… and “the Academy.”  People often thank others for something they have said or done; all of this is a good thing. Usually missing from the … Continue reading →

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Perils of the Sea

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 27:1-26 We know from the text that Luke was with Paul on the trip to Rome; no one else who might have been with Paul on the voyage is named in the text. In the first 12 verses, Luke … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan Unfolds

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 25:13-26:32 Apparently Festus was troubled by Paul’s case; here was this guy Paul who had done nothing against Roman law, being held in his jail. He had been accused of terrible crimes by the Jewish authorities in Jerusalem, the … Continue reading →

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A Series of Curious Events

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 24:1-25:12 When the Jewish officials arrived in Caesarea, they presented a vague and flimsy case to Felix; there really isn’t any other way to describe it (24:1-9). If the Jews had known about the letter Felix had already received … Continue reading →

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