Tag Archives: photos

Pastoral Scenes

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

I’ve always wanted to live in a rural setting, but up to this point I haven’t made it happen. I grew up in the big city, moved to a small town and now live in an urban setting once again. … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up!

Posted on June 11, 2016 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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Photo of the Week: June 8, 2016

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Cornelius and Peter Have Visions

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 10:1-23 Cornelius was a Roman, a Gentile, and a man who believed in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; but he was not a Jew. He was a good man, who did many charitable works for the needy, … Continue reading →

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Summing Up

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

Acts 9:32-43 In the beginning, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached in Jerusalem, and as it was preached thousands came to believe the Gospel and followed the Way. Yet, this was not to be a local thing, and God … Continue reading →

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Pessimist or Optimist?

Posted on June 6, 2016 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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God’s Provision

Posted on June 5, 2016 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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Our Awesome God

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

The other day, Bette Cox left a comment on one of my photos that was truly inspirational, even though it might seem odd at first. Her observation was about God’s incredible attention to detail, and she brought up as an … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 1, 2016

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

I was just noticing that I’ve probably overdone these kinds of close-ups of flowers and leaves, and I’ve recently taken dozens more like this one from Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. If you think I post too many such … Continue reading →

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A Saturday in Coopersville

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

I’m perfectly happy to admit that when it comes to aircraft and trains, I am just an over-sized 10-year-old. In fact, I’m kind of glad that way in the back of my head, that 10-year-old still lives on; I’d really … Continue reading →