Tag Archives: Bible

Where are we headed?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

I came upon this staircase recently, take a quick look… You can see from the photo that it leads to a dark and shadowy world down there, but what you can’t tell from the photo whether I’m looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made;     let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every … Continue reading →

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One of “those” times

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

There is a time for everything,     and a season for every activity under the heavens:     a time to be born and a time to die,     a time to plant and a time to uproot,     a time … Continue reading →

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Have I Done Enough?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are so many people who seem to be tireless in their service of others; so many who labor for years in service to our Lord.  Other people do a few things and feel that they have done their share, … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love John

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

I think John is my favorite Apostle; he is so deep on the one hand and so simple and direct on the other that he makes tough theology so obvious. How is a person born again, and why should we … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence?  How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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What? Me?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ll bet you know somebody who will never put up with a slight or an insult.  I’ll bet this person will react strongly and immediately in this kind of a situation and give the other person a piece of their … Continue reading →

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Having Faith

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 People talk about faith quite often, sometimes in a negative way but most often in a positive way…  Faith is … Continue reading →

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Being at Peace

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

A heart at peace gives life to the body,     but envy rots the bones. – Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace… is that common these days?  I’m not sure about that. There’s so much hustle and bustle, there’s so much … Continue reading →

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Jesus Speaks in Wisdom

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” – Matthew 9:12-13 In this brief statement … Continue reading →

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