Monthly Archives: November 2017

Random Ramblings: November 4, 2017

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Don Merritt

In the past several weeks, much has been said in media and public about rights; everybody seems to be asserting that they have a right to do this or that… Dear reader, I have been trying not to write this … Continue reading →

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More Dealing with “Issues”

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Don Merritt

Matthew 18:21-35 In our discussion of 18:15-20, we have seen that Jesus taught the disciples about handling sin in the church, as we have gone through this, I was struck, as I always am, that there is one word that … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 3, 2017 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 November 3, 2017 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 November 2, 2017 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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Careful!

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Don Merritt

“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Woe to the … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: November 1, 2017

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Don Merritt
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The Greatest in the Kingdom

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Don Merritt

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you … Continue reading →

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An Odd Little Story

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Don Merritt

After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?” “Yes, he does,” he replied. When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the … Continue reading →

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