Tag Archives: perspective

God’s Purpose

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do you think that things just happen by chance? Many do but usually I’m not one of them.  OK, maybe there are cases of a person being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but that isn’t really where … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Scenes

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

A couple of weeks ago, I visited this little town in the mountains of West Virginia.  The surrounding scenery is beautiful, everywhere I went I could hear birds singing happily.  There were few cars, little modern-day clutter, and clear blue … Continue reading →

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Weary Travelers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

You can see them in any airport, on any flight; weary travelers far from home on a business trip.  They are in a hurry for the next flight, cell phone to their ear, talking, listening, making appointments… They are at … Continue reading →

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Greatness

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

  What is “greatness” in this life? There are certainly many ways to approach this question, don’t you think? If we are “great” in life, some day people might build us a memorial like this one that celebrates Thomas Jefferson. … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Story

Posted on June 19, 2013 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 … Continue reading →

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Narrow Door

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

  “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” (Luke 13:24) Most everyone knows this passage (Luke 13:22-30) in which Jesus uses the metaphor of … Continue reading →

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Is there really hope?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

A few months back I came across a picture on the net that looked like it might have actually been a poster.  On it was a picture of a teapot and the words, “Where there is tea, there is hope.” … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: June 16

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

WARNING: Don’t Ignore your Salvation! Today’s Text:              Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction In chapter one, Jesus is portrayed as standing at the pinnacle of redemptive history, vastly superior to the angels; the creator of everything.  In chapter two, He is seen joining … Continue reading →

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Man Without God

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

Throughout the history of Man people have tried to outsmart God.  This shouldn’t be a shock to anyone for the history of Man is the history of rebellion against God. You  hear this all the time when you see governments … Continue reading →

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Troubled Times

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

We are living in troubled times, and as each day goes by we hear more that gives us concern.  What is going on in this world? What is going on in our country! My initial reactions to the revelations that … Continue reading →

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