Tag Archives: Christianity

Signs of the Times

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Red Oak was a restaurant located in rural Illinois, from what I’ve been told it was a real nice place; good food and service and all the rest.  When I stopped by it was closed up and the locals … Continue reading →

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Praise Where Praise is Due

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

Credit and praise are tossed around quite a bit; people thank their teachers, parents, coaches… and “the Academy.”  People often thank others for something they have said or done; all of this is a good thing. Usually missing from the … Continue reading →

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Can We Forgive?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

It isn’t always easy to forgive people who have hurt us; it isn’t always easy to forgive ourselves for that matter. Our Lord told us to forgive, can we just skip it?  I used to say that I believe strongly … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: July 22

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

I Shall Return!   Today’s Text               John 16:16-33 Introduction Jesus is continuing His “Farewell Discourse” here, and today’s text is a continuation of what He was saying in our previous text.  You might recall that we ended last week with … Continue reading →

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Relationships… 4

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with Jesus Christ is an empowering relationship.  This relationship provides us with all that we need to walk with Him through this life, and no matter what may happen to us along the way, no matter how many … Continue reading →

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Relationship…3

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with Jesus Christ is a merciful one, in fact it is based upon mercy.  Jesus Himself saw to that by going to the cross so that our sins might be forgiven.  He is the one who made it … Continue reading →

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Relationships…2

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ is an instructive one, for He leads us in His ways. Show me your ways, O Lord,     teach me your paths;   guide me in your truth and teach me,     for you are God my Savior,  … Continue reading →

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Relationship

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Life is full of relationships, they are with family, friends, associates, coworkers and others, but none of these relationships are as vital as our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our relationship with our Lord is one that is comforting, … Continue reading →

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Coming Home

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

No matter how much we travel, it’s always good to be back home again.  Back home where we are in familiar territory, near friends and family… For me, a home like the one above seems to symbolize this even more, … Continue reading →

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Life-long learners

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

This old school is located in Bishop Hill, Illinois; it hasn’t seen full classrooms in a very long time.  For many of us, it is something of a picture of our lives; we went to school when we were kids … Continue reading →

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