Tag Archives: Jesus

Poor in spirit; great in reward

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “ (Matthew 5:3) What is happiness?  Happiness is being poor in spirit… this sounds a little counter-intuitive doesn’t it? Please understand that the word “blessed” is another … Continue reading →

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What are you hungry for?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,    for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6) What do you hunger for: righteousness or evil? To hunger and thirst for righteousness means to fill one’s mind, time and life with things … Continue reading →

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Harmony

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” (1Peter 3:8) It’s a great burden to carry if you are someone who is always right; it’s an even greater burden … Continue reading →

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Too Much to Carry

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13) Have you ever had to carry a heavy load for a long distance? I remember one time in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 15

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

The First Miracle Today’s Text:              John 2:1-11 Introduction   This is the story of the first miracle of Jesus.  It has no parallel in the synoptics, and it stands quite alone giving insight into the way Jesus and His disciples … Continue reading →

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The Midst of the Storm

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

If you stand out in a storm, you will be amazed at its power, even if it’s only a small storm.  Can Man do this… No! Weather is not the only source of a storm; we can create other kinds of … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Break

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

Here in Northwestern Illinois nature has been taking a break; winter has more or less been absent for a few weeks.  Even on my recent trip our west winter seemed to be on holiday. The weatherman says Old Man Winter … Continue reading →

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The Will Not to Know

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

On my recent trip to the West, I was reading a book called War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk.  It is the sequel of The Winds of War, both of which were made into miniseries back in the ’80’s.  They are … Continue reading →

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He’s my Rock!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Heb. 13:8) The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest the world of now … Continue reading →

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Freedom!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

‘”Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.’ (1 Cor. 10:23-24) There is great freedom in life for the Christian.  Most of the … Continue reading →

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