Tag Archives: inspiration

Stillness

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Don Merritt

One time we went to a barbecue at the home of some friends and I stepped away to have a look at the lake where I took this picture with my phone.  It was still and surprisingly cool for July. … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Rushmore

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Don Merritt

I’m not really sure why they made this- it’s always seemed like a crazy idea to me to dangle sculptors over the side of a cliff to make a huge sculpture, but they did it. It seems that the idea … Continue reading →

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Having Mercy

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Don Merritt

Countless generations have come to understand their need for mercy; countless generations have found it. Ours is no different. Of course there have always been those who think they do not need it, and these are a sad lot.  They … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: July 18, 2021

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Don Merritt

The Old Testament book of Ruth is often used as a women’s Bible study, and I can see why when it shows the amazing faith of a young widow named Ruth. Yet, I think it is even better as a … Continue reading →

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Tranquil, but with a past

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Don Merritt

A few years ago I visited this little town in the mountains of West Virginia.  The surrounding scenery is beautiful, everywhere I went I could hear birds singing happily.  There were few cars, little modern-day clutter, and clear blue skies. … Continue reading →

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Summertime

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Don Merritt

A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious time, but I must admit that early on that … Continue reading →

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Firstborn

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Don Merritt
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Glorious!

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Don Merritt

Everywhere we look God is glorified; everywhere we look God is busy. Every day we live we give glory to Him; every day we sing His praise. In all that we do we serve Him; all that we are we … Continue reading →

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Grace and Peace

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Don Merritt
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Hurry Up!

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Don Merritt

Hurry up!  Time is of the essence!  Let’s go, go, go!  Get things done!  Time to run! I’m late!  Rush, rush, rush! Urgent! Move it! Get the lead out! Welcome to another week. Everybody’s always in a big rush, have … Continue reading →

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