Tag Archives: perspective

“You must follow me”

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day I sat down to prepare my upcoming Sunday Class and type a draft of our next “Sunday Class Notes” for August 26. The text is John 21 which is really a simple story of the resurrected Christ … Continue reading →

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You’ve Just got to Love John!

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

I think John is my favorite Apostle; he is so deep on the one hand and so simple and direct on the other that he makes tough theology so obvious. How is a person born again, and why should we … Continue reading →

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“A Man Called Peter”

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

I saw a movie the other night that was quite a pleasant surprise called “A Man Called Peter.” The movie was about the life of Dr. Peter Marshall, a Scottish immigrant who became a very successful minister in the US … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

“If you look upon ham and eggs, and lust, you have already committed breakfast in your heart.” C S Lewis

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Is there really anything new in the world?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

We live in times that are changing rapidly, technology is exploding onto the scene constantly and many people are under the impression that there is almost nothing that hasn’t been changed completely in recent decades. There may be some truth … Continue reading →

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I will trust in God

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence? How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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More and More

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

For several years I have carried a burden on my heart for God’s people, and I have tried to respond to it in a way that would be pleasing in God’s sight and instructive and useful to those with whom … Continue reading →

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When have we done enough?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are so many people who seem to be tireless in their service of others; so many who labor for years in service to our Lord. Other people do a few things and feel that they have done their share, … Continue reading →

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Take Refuge in God!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

All of us have those times when it just seems like life is getting to be too much, and at our house this is starting to seem like one of those times. On the one hand, I have several very … Continue reading →

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So what have we learned?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

Since last week, we have looked at three parables and one incident, all from Luke chapter 18… what do we learn from them? I doubt that it is a coincidence that they are all together, for there is a common … Continue reading →