Tag Archives: Christian

Rising Tensions

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 21:23-27 It is day 2 in Jerusalem. Jesus arrives at the Temple in the morning, and the Jewish leaders are waiting for Him; they are ready to challenge Him. What they probably didn’t understand, was that they were playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Morning’s Greeting

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Don Merritt
Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Over the Rivers and Trough the Woods

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

I don’t know if children learn this song in school today, but if you are in America, and you’re over a certain age you will remember this one: Over the rivers and trough the wood to grandmother’s house we go… … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

And We are His

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.   Worship the LORD with gladness;    come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God.    It is he who made us, and we are his;    we are his people, the sheep of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Private Move

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 21:18-22 As I mentioned previously, Jesus would make three moves that declare His Messianic identity upon His arrival at Jerusalem; the first two were public, His triumphal entry, and His clearing of the Temple. Now we come to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Seat of Corruption

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 21:12-17 For the Jews, the Temple in Jerusalem was the center of everything Jewish, the very center of the Jewish people and Nation. It was the embodiment (if I can use that term for a building) of their very … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

…and thus the drama begins

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 21:1-11 Jesus makes the first move in the rising conflict, actually He makes three moves, two of which are in public, and one in private. All three moves have something in common; He is answering the question “Who do … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Walking Blamelessly

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Don Merritt

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,    who walk according to the law of the Lord.Blessed are those who keep his statutes    and seek him with all their heart—they do no wrong    but follow his ways. Psalm 119:1-3 It seems reasonably certain that a person who walks … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

God’s Love Never Fails 

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Don Merritt

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,    for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning;    great is your faithfulness Lamentations 3:22-23 Many things happen in this old world we live in. Some of those are good things, some are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

God is My Help

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Don Merritt

I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help?My help comes from the Lord,Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 NKJV Where do we turn for help when things aren’t going our way? There are many possibilities, we might turn … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment