Tag Archives: hope

God’s Provision

Posted on June 5, 2016 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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Our Awesome God

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

The other day, Bette Cox left a comment on one of my photos that was truly inspirational, even though it might seem odd at first. Her observation was about God’s incredible attention to detail, and she brought up as an … Continue reading →

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Whose Side Are You On?

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:20-31 After Saul regained his strength, he began to move about Damascus; he started preaching the Gospel in the synagogues there, to the amazement of everyone. His preaching became more and more powerful, and he taught that Jesus was … Continue reading →

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A Strange Man in Samaria

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 8:9-23 Luke tells us about a man named Simon who had gained quite a following because of his sorcery; it would seem that he was a master of the arts of magic. When Phillip and others came into the … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 1, 2016

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

I was just noticing that I’ve probably overdone these kinds of close-ups of flowers and leaves, and I’ve recently taken dozens more like this one from Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. If you think I post too many such … Continue reading →

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Persecution and Triumph

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

When Stephen was being murdered for speaking the truth to the Sanhedrin, a young man named Saul was on hand for the festivities; he seemed to be watching over the cloaks of those who wanted to free up their throwing … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 25, 2016

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

This is the photo I would have used on the 25th had the internet been working 🙂

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Stephen Makes a Statement and the Sanhedrin Goes Berserk

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 7 The narrative of chapter six continues into chapter seven without interruption despite the chapter break: Stephen stands falsely accused before the Sanhedrin, and these false accusations have been made against him, probably at the prompting of his judges. … Continue reading →

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There are times in the life of a writer…

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

…when the words simply do not come, and your humble correspondent is no different from anyone else. Most of the time, we just write any old thing; gibberish if necessary, and then the words begin to flow, yet even that … Continue reading →

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Love-speak

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Don Merritt

Speaking in Love: What is that exactly? About 20 years ago, I heard a man say to his brother, “F*** you! And I mean that in love!”  It struck me at the time that his definition of love might be … Continue reading →

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