Author Archives: Don Merritt

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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.

A Busy Day for Jesus

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 9:18-26 In this story, Jesus is interrupted in His conversation with John’s disciples about fasting when a synagogue leader comes and kneels before Him to ask that He bring the man’s dead daughter back to life; an unusual request … Continue reading →

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Matthew Joins the Team

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Don Merritt

As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Day

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Don Merritt
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The Authority of Jesus

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Don Merritt

Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” At this, some … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Demons and…Pigs?

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Don Merritt

When he arrived at the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. “What do you want with us, Son of God?” they … Continue reading →

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Calming the Storm

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Don Merritt

Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! … Continue reading →

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Our Good Shepherd  

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Don Merritt

I don’t know about you, but for me, the idea of God as our shepherd is one of the most comforting and inspiring images of being in relationship with Him. I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: September 22, 2024

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 7:1-7 Chapter 7 is a chapter of wisdom, and reads much like the Proverbs. It covers three subjects, the first of which is being serious here in vv. 1-7. This section, in turn, is divided into three subsections. The … Continue reading →

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Morning Light

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Don Merritt
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Following Jesus…

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Don Merritt

…comes with a cost. When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you … Continue reading →

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