Tag Archives: Jesus

Two for the Price of One

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Don Merritt

Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul … 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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The Conference in Jerusalem

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Paul Steps into the Limelight

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 13:13-52 When the time came, Paul, Barnabas and John Mark left Cyprus and sailed for Asia Minor. For whatever reason, Mark decided he had had enough and went home; Luke does not tell us why he did that, thus … Continue reading →

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In the Still of the Morning

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

Maybe I’m just a morning person, maybe you think I’m nuts, but morning is my favorite time of day.  I think it’s worth it to enjoy the stillness of the early morning light.  I took this photo very early one … Continue reading →

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The Road Trip Begins

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 13:4-12 Saul, Barnabas and Mark sailed to the island of Cyprus, and when they arrived, they began to proclaim the Word of God in the synagogues. There was a certain Roman proconsul named Sergius Paulus who sent for Saul … Continue reading →

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The Path of Life

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

The path of life is not a wide one that is full of traffic and congestion, it is more quiet than that.  It isn’t a great highway, it’s more like a quiet country lane… Maybe if your life’s path is … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Scenes

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

I’ve always wanted to live in a rural setting, but up to this point I haven’t made it happen.  I grew up in the big city, moved to a small town and now live in an urban setting once again. … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up!

Posted on June 11, 2016 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! Wait just a minute, last time I checked this is Saturday! … Continue reading →

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