Tag Archives: Jesus

There is a Point to the Beatitudes

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Don Merritt

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light … Continue reading →

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Love, Justice and Our Response

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Don Merritt

I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise.I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? Psalm 101:1-2a At first this may seem to be quite simple, but look closely and … Continue reading →

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God’s Delight

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Don Merritt

The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 As we begin a new work week, isn’t it an … Continue reading →

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A Little Reflection

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Don Merritt

It’s Sunday again; what better day for a little reflection? Has God been filling your life with blessings? Has he given you peace in a tough situation? Well, you see what I mean by reflection… We spend so much time … Continue reading →

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Where do we have our treasure?

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Don Merritt

There’s a lot of cash in this picture! 1.3 million German Marks to be exact… yippiee!!! There’s a problem, however. They don’t use Marks these days, they use Euros. There’s another problem. When these bills were the lawful currency, they … Continue reading →

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To Return Home

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Don Merritt

When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion,We were like those who dream.Then our mouth was filled with laughter,And our tongue with singing.Then they said among the nations,“The Lord has done great things for them.”The Lord has done great things for us,And we are glad. Psalm … Continue reading →

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Heart Healthy

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Don Merritt

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Story

Posted on July 2, 2024 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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God is My Refuge

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Don Merritt

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46:1-3 Each new week comes with its … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 30, 2024

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Don Merritt

As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they … Continue reading →