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Light of Life

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Don Merritt

 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light is often used as a metaphor for truth in the Bible, certainly it is used in this … Continue reading →

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Now What?

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Don Merritt
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The Writing on the Wall 

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Don Merritt

Have you ever noticed the writing on the wall?  I don’t mean graffiti, I mean the writing on the wall of your heart, your soul, your spiritual wall. Have you ever seen that kind of writing; the kind of writing … Continue reading →

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Wandering Sheep

Posted on November 8, 2024 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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Careful!

Posted on November 7, 2024 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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Timely Words

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Don Merritt
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The Greatest in the Kingdom

Posted on November 6, 2024 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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To Receive Honor

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Don Merritt

A man’s pride brings him low,    but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23 Living with God, as His follower, His servant, in relationship with Him, is a little bit counter-intuitive.  We might normally associate a proud man with … Continue reading →

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An Odd Little Story   

Posted on November 5, 2024 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 November 5, 2024 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 →

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