Tag Archives: Bible

Have Mercy O Lord!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

Thee are times when I am just amazed at how God has blessed us, take this picture as an example… There in the sage blossoms somewhere is a really big bee, that’s what I was trying to get a picture … Continue reading →

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Set your eyes on things above

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

Another work day; great. Another day to praise our God; much better! It’s easy to get caught up in the here and now; the daily grind; the hum-drum. But it isn’t mandatory! How we choose to approach life is a … Continue reading →

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Relationship or Tradition?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

Over the last few days, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about the issue of how we Christians manage to miss the mark; when you’re conscious of it, the signs are everywhere… If we look at history and see what’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

It’s All about Priorities   Today’s Text               John 12:1-11 Introduction   The scene for this text is set at six days before Passover when Jesus and his group reachBethany.  This is also right after he has raised Lazarus from the … Continue reading →

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Life as a Christian

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

Almost every day I post something under the category of “Christian Life”.  Many of these posts end with what I hope is a thought-provoking question, sometimes they are straight encouragement; I hope they are all uplifting. In thinking about what … Continue reading →

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Kid Stuff

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day I had occasion to recall a conversation I had with my daughter years ago; she might not appreciate me disclosing it to the world, but then she doesn’t read my blog! Life is good… We were talking … Continue reading →

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To Tell the Truth

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are times when I wonder about things; times when I wonder if God is mad at me, or if he will listen to me or answer my pleas… There are times when it seems like He won’t; that He … Continue reading →

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Being Inspired

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city … Continue reading →

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The Power of Life

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

All too often we are reminded about our mortality; sometimes we hear about an accident where someone lost their life and we are reminded that life can be fragile.  Today is a great day to be reminded of the power … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: May 13

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Resurrection and the Life   Today’s Text               John 11:1-44 Introduction   This is a famous story about the miracle that Jesus performs in raising Lazarus from the tomb, but it is much more than that.  Jesus will reveal much … Continue reading →

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