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The End of the Old Covenant, part 2

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

Jesus and the End of the Law The coming f the Christ was foretold by many of the Old Testament prophets, and it was prepared for by the last and final prophet of the Old Covenant: John.  When the Christ … Continue reading →

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Standing Tall

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

life isn’t always easy, is it?  there are times when it isn’t easy to stand up for what is right or true, and in my experience those are usually the very times when we must do so.  When standing up … Continue reading →

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Disciple: What is in a word?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ve posted about some words (and types of words) that I avoid, today I’d like to talk about a word that I do not avoid, the word “disciple.”  It is a term from the Bible, one that is not all … Continue reading →

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A New Day

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

A new day begins fresh and new, the slate is clean, opportunity knocks; what will we do today? Will we dredge up the leftovers from yesterday’s problems, or will we move ahead boldly in our endeavors?  This is the question, … Continue reading →

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Attitudes are powerful

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Years ago I had a management job in a company that had some issues.  There were things about the company that I didn’t much like, and things that were a lot of fun, so I suppose that like most jobs … Continue reading →

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Trapped!

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do you ever feel trapped in a situation? Trapped, stuck, imprisoned, hopeless… These are no fun at all. We might find ourselves trapped in a job we hate, or in a bad situation of some kind; the possibilities are almost … Continue reading →

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To be a child again…

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last week I happened upon a merry-go-round. It was not operating when I saw it, but I could almost hear the music and laughter of children as I looked at it. When I was very small, I loved a merry-go-round … Continue reading →

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Autumn Landscape

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Don Merritt

What is it about the Fall that stimulates the imagination? I’m not sure.  Maybe it’s the colors or the cooler air; maybe it’s the upcoming holidays or back to school… While I have always been partial to summertime because of … Continue reading →

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The End of the Old Covenant, part 1

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

Introduction The Jews went into exile as the prophets had said… some ended up in Babylon, others in Persia, from there many were scattered to Western Europe, India and even to Eastern China… as had been foretold, they were scattered … Continue reading →

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Alive!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

  Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman about living water in John 4, comparing regular physical water with the water that He could provide.  The upshot was that a person who drinks water will thirst again, but a person who … Continue reading →

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