Tag Archives: hope

Working in the Fields

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ruth 2:1-17 Chapter 2 begins with a statement: Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz. (2:1) This verse seems to come out of left field; it interrupts the … Continue reading →

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Ruth and Boaz, a Story for all Time

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

Are you ready for a little adventure? Good, so am I! The Old Testament book of Ruth is often used as a women’s Bible study, and I can see why when it shows the amazing faith of a young widow … Continue reading →

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Some Final Words from Paul

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 16 There is a great deal of historical information in chapter 16, and I would encourage everyone to read it. Yet, for all intents and purposes, the letter was completed in 15:59. I’m saying that based upon its … Continue reading →

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The Cry of My Heart

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 What does your soul yearn for− what does your heart cry … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: Paul’s final words on the subject… for now

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 15:50-59 Paul completes the section on resurrection in these 10 verses with what is essentially a recap of the entire section. Verse 50 is the transition: I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit … Continue reading →

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Days of Praise

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 1, 2018

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The Kingdom Rose with Him Text: Mark 16:2-8 The King on Trial Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: March 31, 2018

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Don Merritt

It has been some time since I have written something for this Saturday column; real life seems to have a way of getting in a blogger’s way! Today, I thought I’d do something here that I haven’t even considered doing … Continue reading →

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The Resurrected Body

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 15:35-44a But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will … Continue reading →

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Seriously now…

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? I … Continue reading →

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