Tag Archives: hope

Photography

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Don Merritt

Back in my high school days I became interested in photography. My school had photography as an elective, but I always took history electives instead, so I did what I always did when I wanted to know about something, I … Continue reading →

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Our Adventure Begins

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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Rich and Poor

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 11:2

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

When pride comes, then comes disgrace,    but with humility comes wisdom. Why would pride bring disgrace? What is it about pride that could do that? Isn’t a little pride a good thing; don’t they say that you should have pride in … Continue reading →

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Introduction to James

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

There are five men named James in the New Testament who could have been the author of this letter. Three of the five are high-profile enough to be good candidates, so let’s have a very brief look at them. 1. … Continue reading →

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Presence

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

As the name implies, this expressive practice is all about being there for someone else. Sometimes called the ministry of presence, a person who practices this is the person who is always there when you need them. They aren’t necessarily there … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 23, 2025

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

Some Important Thoughts from the Proverbs Go to the ant, you sluggard;    consider its ways and be wise!It has no commander,    no overseer or ruler,yet it stores its provisions in summer    and gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Festival- Redux

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

This was first posted on April 12, 2014 It’s been quite a while since I’ve done a post like this, and since this has been a week of intense posting here, I thought I do something a little different, if … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 13:10

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

Where there is strife, there is pride,    but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Have you ever known someone who is always involved in controversy, arguments, and disputes? Have you ever wondered why they have so much trouble? Your … Continue reading →

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Creativity

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

Many people make crafts as a hobby, as do many craftsmen. I’m making a distinction here between crafts, as in “arts and crafts” and craftsmanship, as in building or making things out of wood or stone or bricks or metal… … Continue reading →

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