Tag Archives: Christianity

In the shade of the afternoon

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

It’s always a good idea to have a few minutes during the day for a few quiet moments.  I used to enjoy going for a brief walk at lunch time just to get a little fresh air and clear my … Continue reading →

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God of the Living

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

As we go through our days, we have a God who is concerned about us and who knows our names.  He loves each one of us, He wants only the best for us, and He wants each one of us … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: July 1

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

I am the Vine, You are the Branches   Today’s Text               John 15:1-17 Introduction Today we continue our study of Jesus’ remarks to the disciples in the Upper Room.  Our passage is one of the best known in all of … Continue reading →

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Standing Tall

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ve posted quite a few photos of this bell tower on this blog, but never from the front.  It is located across the street from my house, so the views I’ve posted before are from the side… not that it … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

I write this post on Thursday morning (June 28) while listening to radio reports of US Supreme Court decisions.  I have just completed this Sunday’s Class Notes (for July 1) and I must say that it has been an interesting … Continue reading →

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On the road again

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

I think we all have times when it seems that our world has been turned topsy-turvy.  I think we all have times when we aren’t quite sure which way to go or how best to proceed… We might cry out … Continue reading →

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Disrepair

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

When things are going along well, we are able to take of routine maintenance and keep up with the necessary repairs, but in rough times these things can get away from us.  When it comes to a house, we might … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Story

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious time, but I must admit that early on that … Continue reading →

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God Provides

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

God will provide for our needs; this is something most people know, but some become a little confused by it. The statement does not mean that all we need to do sit on our chairs and wait for Him to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: June 24

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Counselor Today’s Text               John 14:15-31 Introduction   Today’s scene is a continuation of last week’s.  Jesus has just told the remaining disciples that anything they ask in his name will be given to them.  Keep in mind that in … Continue reading →

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