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Peter Meets Cornelius

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:23-48 “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” Peter and some other believers left the next day along with … Continue reading →

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Cornelius and Peter Have Visions

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:1-23 Cornelius was a Roman, a Gentile, and a man who believed in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; but he was not a Jew. He was a good man, who did many charitable works for the needy, … Continue reading →

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Summing Up

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:32-43 In the beginning, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached in Jerusalem, and as it was preached thousands came to believe the Gospel and followed the Way. Yet, this was not to be a local thing, and God … Continue reading →

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Pessimist or Optimist?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

The 53rd Psalm can be taken as either pessimistic or optimistic.  It begins with a rather pessimistic view of men; there’s nobody doing right and ends with the hope of salvation. Salvation has come in the person of Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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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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