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Summer’s Story

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious time, but I must admit that early on that … Continue reading →

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God Provides

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

God will provide for our needs; this is something most people know, but some become a little confused by it. The statement does not mean that all we need to do sit on our chairs and wait for Him to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: June 24

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Counselor Today’s Text               John 14:15-31 Introduction   Today’s scene is a continuation of last week’s.  Jesus has just told the remaining disciples that anything they ask in his name will be given to them.  Keep in mind that in … Continue reading →

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Time’s a Wastin’

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

Hurry up!  Time is of the essence!  Let’s go, go, go!  Get things done!  Time to run! I’m late!  Rush, rush, rush! Urgent! Move it! Get the lead out! Wait just a minute, last time I checked this is Saturday! … Continue reading →

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Speaking in Love

Posted on June 22, 2012 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!”  It struck me at the time that his definition of love might be … Continue reading →

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Pessimism or Optimism?

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

The 53rd Psalm can be taken as either pessimistic or optimistic.  It begins with a rather pessimistic view of men; there’s nobody doing right and ends with the hope of salvation. Salvation has come in the person of Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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The Shelter of the Lord

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,      my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2) There are many people who would claim … Continue reading →

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The Ampitheater

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

Walking through the woods recently I was surprised to come upon this scene.  The woods were dark in the early morning and sun shone through the trees and lit the rock formation brilliantly in relation to the surroundings; an amazing … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

God’s plans aren’t like our plans. This statement is simple and yet very profound in its implications. We make plans and often we follow through with them and yet things don’t always work out the way we expect them to. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: June 17

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Way, the Truth and the Life   Today’s Text               John 14:1-14 Introduction We continue today with the “Farewell Discourse” of Jesus with his disciples.  This particular text is one of the most beloved texts in all of the Scriptures, … Continue reading →

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