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Photo of the Week: December 17, 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

 

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The Sword

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

Matthew 10 In the previous post, we saw that the prophecy of Simeon was a little scary, for it wasn’t all rosy when he warned of the coming of opposition and conflict in the land concerning the baby Jesus. To … Continue reading →

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A Baby in the Temple

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

On the eighth day, May and Joseph took the baby Jesus to the Temple to fulfill the requirements of the Law. When they had completed this, they came to meet two very interesting people, the first of which was a … Continue reading →

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Angels We Have Heard on high

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,     and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  Luke 2:14 Thus sang the angelic host as they announced the birth of the King of kings.  No doubt you have noticed … Continue reading →

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No Room at the Inn

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.  And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how … Continue reading →

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Serving Two Masters

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Matthew 6:19-24 This is a familiar passage for most of us: “Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth.” “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” This is the familiar message of verses 19-21, and no … Continue reading →

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Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

Matthew 6:5-15 As we continue our review of Matthew 6 to help us prepare for Christmas, recall that in the first four verses Jesus has taught us that we should help the needy in secret so that we will not … Continue reading →

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The Circle of Life

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

There’s an order to life that is at the same time both simple and profound.  It is simple in its predictability; it is profound in its impact. We know, for example that one season follows another, that winter comes before … Continue reading →

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To Receive Honor

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

A man’s pride brings him low,     but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23 Living with God, as His follower, His servant, in relationship with Him, is a little bit counter-intuitive.  We might normally associate a proud man … Continue reading →

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