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Sunday Class Notes: October 6

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Olivet Discourse Introduction   Olivet Discourse Text: Matthew 24 and 25 Today’s Text Matthew 24:1-3 IMethodology of Study Any time you are engaged in Bible study, you must ask yourself the following questions. I’ve included the answers for this … Continue reading →

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Follow the way of love

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 1 Corinthians 14:1 Which road are we on today? The way of love?  Hopefully we all are. Isn’t this interesting?  Follow the way of love and desire the gift … Continue reading →

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Morning Stillness

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

The morning was cool, damp and still as I walked in the meadow listening.  The cry of a bird rose from the distant woods and then silence returned as I began to pray.  I was filled with gratitude for all … Continue reading →

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A Misty Morning

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Don Merritt

Early in the morning, just before the rise of the sun, there’s a mist upon the land when all is so quiet, just before life begins anew. The forest is so very still, as the misty morning creeps through its … Continue reading →

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Chapel in the Woods

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

It has ceilings that are a cathedral of color and glory… More splendid and intricate than any cathedral made by the hand of Man.  It has walls that are more glorious than those of any great building… …for the chapel … Continue reading →

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Following Up on the Church “Retreat”

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

On Saturday I posted my thoughts on Church Retreats, you might want to take a look at that post here. Of course, that post was about the word “retreat” and not about substance as it relates to church retreats… I … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by His Glory

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

    Yet another work week: O what fun! While we might have preferred to take another day off, we are once again grinding away, but that isn’t so bad, is it?  Consider the opportunities to share our faith, and … Continue reading →

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Sing!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Don Merritt
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Sunday Class Notes: September 29

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Let brotherly love remain” Today’s Text               Hebrews 13 Introduction This final chapter of Hebrews begins by continuing the practical exhortations and instructions that began in chapter 12.  It concludes with the ethical admonitions and personal information that the epistles of … Continue reading →

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Church “Retreat”

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

This weekend I am away at a church “retreat,” can you believe that? That I, of all people, would go to a “retreat?” Who came up with the idea that the church ever retreats? There is not a single word in … Continue reading →

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