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Too Much Wine!

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:1-13 The Apostles waited; I don’t know how patiently they waited, but they waited nevertheless. What they did not know that morning as they awoke was that this day would mark a paradigm shift of massive proportion. For those … Continue reading →

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A Time of Waiting

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 1:12-26 After the ascension of our Lord, the disciples walked the half mile or so back to the city where they entered their lodgings. There they joined the women who had followed Jesus from Galilee, His mother Mary and … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: Husbands and Wives

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:21-33 These are some of the most wonderful and amazing verses in all of Scripture, yet sadly, they are among the least understood, for over the years many have seen fit to twist them to their own personal purposes, … Continue reading →

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The Story Begins

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 1:1-11 As I mentioned earlier, Luke begins his second book with a prelude, much like the one with which he began his gospel (1:1-3). Again, he addresses himself to a man named Theophilus. Sadly, there is no way for … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Acts

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God in Community: But I’m an Introvert!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

The other day, I asked for your comments at the end of the post “Naked Before God: In Community (2)”, and I would like to thank those of you who commented. The reason I asked was that I believe that … Continue reading →

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A River Story (2)

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

Earlier today, I posted about Ezekiel 47:1-12, a story about a river the prophet saw coming out from the temple, the very place God was said to dwell on earth. Everywhere that river flowed, from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, … Continue reading →

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A River Story

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

Ezekiel 47:1-12 Today I though it might be fun to try something a little different, and tell a story that comes from the prophet Ezekiel. Beginning in chapter 40, there is a description of how things will be when Israel … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Naked Before God: In Community (2)

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Don Merritt

It is vitally important for each of us to realize that our relationships with God are always in the development process; they are organic and alive. They must be cared for, nurtured and attended to; they suffer setbacks when they … Continue reading →