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Prophets and Fruit

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but … Continue reading →

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Do unto others…

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 Ah yes, the “Golden Rule”; everyone knows this one… The main body of the Sermon on … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: November 4, 2015

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

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On Being Alone

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

Most people don’t really like to be alone. I don’t mean “by themselves,” I mean “alone.” To be alone is to have nobody to turn to, to have no help… Most people don’t like that feeling, so they fight it, … Continue reading →

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Giving to the Needy

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: October 28, 2015

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

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What’s the point?

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are You

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were … Continue reading →

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Which Way?

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

I came upon this staircase recently, take a quick look… You can see from the photo that it leads to a dark and shadowy world down there, but what you can’t tell from the photo whether I’m looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Persecuted Because of Righteousness

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 As a rule, do you expect to see a righteous person persecuting another person because the persecuted person is righteous? My guess … Continue reading →