Tag Archives: inspiration

Rejoice

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: September 24, 2014

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

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One of “those” times

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love John

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

I think John is my favorite Apostle; he is so deep on the one hand and so simple and direct on the other that he makes tough theology so obvious. How is a person born again, and why should we … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence? How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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Fields, Dreams… and Joshua Trees

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Most people, when they think of California, think of beaches, palm trees, famous bays, movie stars and glamor, and California has all of those things, but it also has a great deal more… desert for example. 90 miles from downtown … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: September 17, 2014

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

I took this picture yesterday evening while we were in the landing pattern at Baltimore Washington International, and I think I’ll title it “God is a Baseball Fan” (like me). Yes, we returned yesterday evening after a very nice … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: September 10, 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

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Having Faith

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 People talk about faith quite often, sometimes in a negative way but most often in a positive way… Faith is … Continue reading →

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Husbands and Wives

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:21-33 With these verses, Paul moves from the general instruction about a Christian’s life to a more specific instruction, beginning with the relationship of marriage, a subject that he writes about in more than one letter, as you know. … Continue reading →