Tag Archives: perspective

A Great Question

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

The other day, I received a question from Wally who asked: There are some who think we are made sinless at salvation, although I disagree. I know I am saved, yet I also know that I still sin. Have you … Continue reading →

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The Pursuit of Pleasure

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Do you know anyone who doesn’t like pleasure? To be sure, that is a loaded question because it is not possible to say “No” to that one. Everyone likes pleasure… by definition, although not everyone has the opportunity … Continue reading →

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The Quest for Wisdom

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Solomon (a..k.a. Koheleth) sets out his great quest for wisdom in these verses, but all of the wisdom that the wisest man of all time managed to collect, wasn’t worth very much. Here’s an example: Suppose you went … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes: The Prologue

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 1:1-12 And so dear reader, we begin our most excellent adventure through the book of Ecclesiastes. After identifying Solomon as the “Teacher” of this lesson, the theme of the entire book is set forth in verses 2-3: The works … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes: A Brief Introduction

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

As we begin our adventure through Ecclesiastes, we should set out a little background information about it. First of all, I want to be very up front with you: This book is a little strange, so we need to be … Continue reading →

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My Saturday was No Fun!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Yep, that’s right, yesterday was no fun. I spent the day in the Emergency Room. No, I wasn’t the patient; the patient was Mrs. Don who was suddenly stricken with massive chest pain… or was it back pain? Sometimes it … Continue reading →

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Take a little quiet time today

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet at times. It helps us to recharge, to relax and to calm our thoughts. Yes, we all need a little peace and quiet, a little … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Tricky Adventure

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

Having completed our brief adventure through the story of Ruth yesterday, I’ve been thinking about what new and exciting adventures we could go on together, and I think I have an idea. How about taking a little trip through Ecclesiastes? … Continue reading →

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A Small Ray of Light

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

“I will sing of your love and justice; to you, LORD, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? “ Psalm 101:1-2a David expresses what it is to live … Continue reading →

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Naomi’s Reaction

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ruth 2:18-22 After the events of Ruth 2:1-17, Ruth returns home with the grain she had obtained from her gleaning in the fields of Boaz. First, she gives the leftovers from her meal to Naomi to eat, and then Naomi, … Continue reading →