Tag Archives: Jesus

What are we trying to build?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

I really like architecture; it tells a story of time, history, fashion, art and human determination and effort. Yet I have to admit that it doesn’t last forever; these buildings will come down one day… They have withstood blizzards, storms, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 5

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Today’s Text:              John 4:1-26 Introduction The first four verses of this passage set the background for the story; John the Baptist has been arrested (3:24; Matt. 4:12;Marl1:14; Luke 3:20). Opposition was brewing amongst the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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A Bridge to Hope

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

So many people these days are feeling like there is little or no hope for the future.  Some are feeling desperate for financial reasons; it’s been a rough economy for the past 3 years.  Others feel like the love they’ve … Continue reading →

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Do Dogs go to Heaven?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Well do they?” “I don’t know honey, we’ll just have to wait and see.” My wife got us a dog several years ago… over my strenuous objection I might add.  Over the years, he and I have spent a lot … Continue reading →

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How will I live?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Every morning I will put to silence    all the wicked in the land; I will cut off every evildoer    from the city of the LORD.” (Psalm 101:8) So is David telling us to travel all over America each morning to … Continue reading →

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Influential Friends

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

“My eyes will be on the faithful in the land,    that they may dwell with me; the one whose walk is blameless    will minister to me.  No one who practices deceit    will dwell in my house; no one who speaks … Continue reading →

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A Misty Morning

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

This morning when I woke up and looked out the window, this is what I saw; a misty foggy morning.  In this area and on top of a river bluff, we don’t see this much… …and to be honest, the … Continue reading →

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Horrors for the Politically Correct

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

“The perverse of heart shall be far from me;    I will have nothing to do with what is evil.  Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret,    I will put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart,    I will … Continue reading →

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Responding in Love

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Don Merritt

“ I will conduct the affairs of my house    with a blameless heart. I will not look with approval    on anything that is vile.    I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it. “ (Psalm 101:2b-3) Today’s … Continue reading →

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Looking Out for Number One

Posted on January 30, 2012 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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