Tag Archives: hope

Dealing with “Issues”

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Don Merritt

“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter … Continue reading →

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Wandering Sheep

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and … Continue reading →

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A Little bit of Light

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

“I will sing of your love and justice; to you, LORD, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? “ Psalm 101:1-2a David expresses what it is to live … Continue reading →

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What are we waiting for?

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

It’s a brand new year; what will we do with it? The slate for this new year is clean. Maybe I should switch metaphors right now and say the canvas is empty and ready to be painted! What will we … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year our life’s road stretches out before us. Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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2015: My Last Word on the Subject

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

As 2015 draws to its close and a New Year beckons, I wanted to pause a moment to wish each and every one of you a blessed and joyous New Year, full of His grace and truth. May our Lord … Continue reading →

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Careful!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Woe to the … Continue reading →

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The Greatest in the Kingdom

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you … Continue reading →

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An Odd Little Story

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?” “Yes, he does,” he replied. When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the … Continue reading →

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Another Prediction of Death

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.” And the disciples were filled with grief. … Continue reading →