Tag Archives: encouragement

Sunday Class Notes

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

It’s All about Priorities   Today’s Text               John 12:1-11 Introduction   The scene for this text is set at six days before Passover when Jesus and his group reachBethany.  This is also right after he has raised Lazarus from the … Continue reading →

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Life as a Christian

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

Almost every day I post something under the category of “Christian Life”.  Many of these posts end with what I hope is a thought-provoking question, sometimes they are straight encouragement; I hope they are all uplifting. In thinking about what … Continue reading →

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Kid Stuff

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day I had occasion to recall a conversation I had with my daughter years ago; she might not appreciate me disclosing it to the world, but then she doesn’t read my blog! Life is good… We were talking … Continue reading →

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To Tell the Truth

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are times when I wonder about things; times when I wonder if God is mad at me, or if he will listen to me or answer my pleas… There are times when it seems like He won’t; that He … Continue reading →

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Being Inspired

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city … Continue reading →

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The Power of Life

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

All too often we are reminded about our mortality; sometimes we hear about an accident where someone lost their life and we are reminded that life can be fragile.  Today is a great day to be reminded of the power … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: May 13

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Resurrection and the Life   Today’s Text               John 11:1-44 Introduction   This is a famous story about the miracle that Jesus performs in raising Lazarus from the tomb, but it is much more than that.  Jesus will reveal much … Continue reading →

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On Saturday Morning

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ve always been a little partial to Saturday mornings; they are my favorite time of the week. Sundays are great too, but Saturday morning is normally the time of the week that’s the most relaxed for me.  There’s no rushing … Continue reading →

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Joy and Peace

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

In the last few months I’ve received way too many notifications relating to illnesses, despair and death.  Friends, relatives, associates… We all have streaks like this when you really pause and think about mortality and suffering, right? Now we know … Continue reading →

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Our Buddy the Rabbit

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

This little guy is my dog’s friend, you should see them play together… and this rabbit is no pet; he’s entirely wild! The game is that when the dog needs to go out, he looks for the rabbit… When this … Continue reading →

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