Tag Archives: inspiration

Paul in Athens

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 17:16-34 As was the usual custom, Paul first taught in the Jewish synagogues upon his arrival in Athens. From there, he also taught in the marketplace where he came across some interesting people. Luke tells us that Paul had … Continue reading →

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Humble Origins

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Don Merritt

There is nothing remarkable about this old house; it’s a typical “working man’s” home of the mid 19th century. It has three rooms, a kitchen and parlor and a single bedroom. The house isn’t located in a glamorous location, in … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 22, 2016

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Hard Work

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

I came across this scene on a hot summer day once and do you know what popped into my head? Wow, looks like a lot of work! Good old-fashioned hard work has been considered a great virtue for as long … Continue reading →

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To Forgive, or Not to Forgive

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

It isn’t always easy to forgive people who have hurt us; it isn’t always easy to forgive ourselves for that matter. Our Lord told us to forgive, can we just skip it? I used to say that I believe strongly … Continue reading →

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Crime and Punishment

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 16:16-40 As the story continues, Paul, Silas and the rest of their group were teaching in Philippi when one day they were accosted by a slave girl who had a demon. The spirit had been irritating Paul for days, … Continue reading →

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Macedonian Adventures

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 16:6-15 Paul and his party began to move throughout Asia, but as they went along and passed through various towns with potential as mission fields, the Spirit held them back; we should take note that they obeyed the Spirit, … Continue reading →

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The Conference in Jerusalem (2)

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Don Merritt

The apostles and elders met to consider this question. After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: “Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 15, 2016

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

That cool water looks pretty inviting right about now…

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An Incredible Adventure

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 14 And so Paul and Barnabas moved on to Iconium, where a great number of both Jews and Gentiles received their message; they performed signs and miracles to confirm the Word of Truth as they went along through the … Continue reading →