Tag Archives: Jesus

Stillness and Light

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Don Merritt

I came across this picture on the net and I thought I’d share it. I don’t have anything clever to say about it other than it strikes me as being kind of inspirational. What I see in this picture is … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Ruth” Released

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

We just finished our adventure through the book of Ruth the other, and now I’ve added the entire collection of posts to my website for those of you who enjoy them all together. I’m always amazed how often people will … Continue reading →

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God is in Control (2)

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 Mankind lives in the sorry state of rebellion against God. Yes, I’m afraid that is the reality of life under the sun, but that doesn’t mean that God has lost His grip, for He has ordered things in … Continue reading →

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A Great Question

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

The other day, I received a question from Wally who asked: There are some who think we are made sinless at salvation, although I disagree. I know I am saved, yet I also know that I still sin. Have you … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes: The Prologue

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 1:1-12 And so dear reader, we begin our most excellent adventure through the book of Ecclesiastes. After identifying Solomon as the “Teacher” of this lesson, the theme of the entire book is set forth in verses 2-3: The works … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes: A Brief Introduction

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

As we begin our adventure through Ecclesiastes, we should set out a little background information about it. First of all, I want to be very up front with you: This book is a little strange, so we need to be … Continue reading →

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My Saturday was No Fun!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Yep, that’s right, yesterday was no fun. I spent the day in the Emergency Room. No, I wasn’t the patient; the patient was Mrs. Don who was suddenly stricken with massive chest pain… or was it back pain? Sometimes it … Continue reading →

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Take a little quiet time today

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet at times. It helps us to recharge, to relax and to calm our thoughts. Yes, we all need a little peace and quiet, a little … Continue reading →

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A Small Ray of Light

Posted on January 10, 2015 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 David expresses what it is to live … Continue reading →

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Ruth: Some Final Thoughts

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Thinking about the story of Ruth, it’s hard to come away from it without the sense that God really does work in the lives of His people. He certainly did so in ancient times, and maybe we sometimes feel like … Continue reading →