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Photo of the Week: June 1, 2016

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

I was just noticing that I’ve probably overdone these kinds of close-ups of flowers and leaves, and I’ve recently taken dozens more like this one from Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. If you think I post too many such … Continue reading →

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Persecution and Triumph

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

When Stephen was being murdered for speaking the truth to the Sanhedrin, a young man named Saul was on hand for the festivities; he seemed to be watching over the cloaks of those who wanted to free up their throwing … Continue reading →

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A Saturday in Coopersville

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

Iā€™m perfectly happy to admit that when it comes to aircraft and trains, I am just an over-sized 10-year-old. In fact, Iā€™m kind of glad that way in the back of my head, that 10-year-old still lives on; Iā€™d really … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 25, 2016

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

This is the photo I would have used on the 25th had the internet been working šŸ™‚

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Stephen Makes a Statement and the Sanhedrin Goes Berserk

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 7 The narrative of chapter six continues into chapter seven without interruption despite the chapter break: Stephen stands falsely accused before the Sanhedrin, and these false accusations have been made against him, probably at the prompting of his judges. … Continue reading →

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There are times in the life of a writer…

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

…when the words simply do not come, and your humble correspondent is no different from anyone else. Most of the time, we just write any old thing; gibberish if necessary, and then the words begin to flow, yet even that … Continue reading →

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Love-speak

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Don Merritt

Speaking in Love: What is that exactly? About 20 years ago, I heard a man say to his brother, “F*** you! And I mean that in love!” Ā It struck me at the time that his definition of love might be … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 18, 2016

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Don Merritt
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Disrepair

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

When things are going along well, we are able to take of routine maintenance and keep up with the necessary repairs, but in rough times these things can get away from us. Ā When it comes to a house, we might … Continue reading →

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False Testimony before the Sanhedrin

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 6:8-15 Having mentioned his name for the first time in the previous section as one of the seven to be placed over the widowsā€™ ministry, Luke now turns to the story of Stephen. It would appear that Stephen had … Continue reading →

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