Tag Archives: Christian

Where did everybody go?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

When Jesus taught the people that He is the bread of life, many, maybe most of those following him left.  They deserted Him because He taught them that He was the very sustenance of life, and He used an example … Continue reading →

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Ups and Downs

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

Everything in life seems to have ups and downs, streets, economies, performance, interest, relationships… Some days we are at the top of our game; some days we aren’t. Sometimes things at home are great; other times not so much. Our … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: March 18

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus Speaks at Tabernacles Today’s Text:                 John 7:1-24 Introduction This chapter begins with discussions about whether or not Jesus would travel toJerusalemto attend the Feast of Tabernacles.  This feast, also known as “Festival of Booths” was a week long celebration … Continue reading →

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Let’s Have a Party!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

Everybody like to have fun! Most everyone likes a party! Parties are supposed to be a time of happiness and joy with friends, family and loved ones.  Sometimes people sing out with joy and laughter; it’s a time to “let … Continue reading →

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Spring into WORK!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

Spring has struck! In my area we are having a heat wave; for once we are near record high temperatures instead of setting all time lows… whle being lectured about global warming. On Tuesday I ventured outdoors into the glorious afternoon, … Continue reading →

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True Peace

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

The world always looks forward to times of peace and prosperity; the people of the world look forward to it. Candidates for office talk of peace, philosophers write of peace… …and yet peace in the world is elusive. The Bible … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

“I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. “ — Will Rogers

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Winter’s Swan Song

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

Where I live, we haven’t had any snow since the 3rd of this month, and since then we’ve actually had one day that reached 70 degrees.  Looking at the extended forecast, we are supposed to be in the 50’s and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes:March11

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Bread of Life Today’s Text: John 6 Introduction   This chapter is divided into four sections which, when considered together paint us a twofold picture of the human condition and God’s response to it.  We see the human tendency … Continue reading →

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Photographic Musings

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

Have you ever looked at an old photograph of someone… really looked at it? I don’t just mean to notice that they dressed differently than we do or to give it a glance as though they aren’t really normal people, I … Continue reading →

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