Monthly Archives: October 2024

A Beautiful Sunny Day

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Don Merritt

I really like this photo. It is so peaceful, so calm, so beautiful. Those trees reflected in the still waters of the lake, the woods in the background, the birds singing merrily all around… you can almost hear them. But … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: October 20, 2024

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 10:16-11:2 In this section, the Teacher continues with his elaboration of life’s uncertainties under the sun. Here, it would appear that he is talking about those who rule the nation; not all rulers are wise! The first verse in … Continue reading →

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Our Rock and Salvation

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Don Merritt
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Prophets, Hometowns and Honor

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Don Merritt

When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving and Praise

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Don Merritt
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 “Have you understood all these things?”

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Don Merritt

“Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good … Continue reading →

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Where my trust belongs 

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Don Merritt

I’ve been following the news lately, more so than I have for a number of years now. I used to be a sort of news hound; I was up on all the latest, but over the last few years I … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of Heaven is like…

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Don Merritt

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is … Continue reading →

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Morning Walk

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Don Merritt

I originally posted this October 31, 2013 The air is cool and crisp, the brightly colored leaves are still as the birds sing their joyous song.  The smell of the grass is strong in the fresh air, and there is … Continue reading →

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Jesus Explains the Parable of the Weeds

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 13:36-43 Jesus told the Parable of the Weeds to the crowd in 13:24-30, and we covered it a couple posts back. At the end, I gave a simplified and “practical” or “every day” kind of explanation and mentioned that … Continue reading →

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