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Pride, Humility and Relationship with God

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jesus taught in parables to enable His listeners to more easily understand important concepts that may cut close to home.  In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus teaches us about pride and humility in a way that all of us can understand. It … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: August 13, 2014

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

I took this one while on an evening stroll with She Who Must Be Obeyed last spring; such a peaceful scene amidstt the commotion  of the city!

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Try Again!

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

All of us have had the experience of something not quite working out the way it was supposed to.  It could be a career move or a relationship.  Maybe it was a business investment or a new church.  Let’s face … Continue reading →

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Still Waters

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

In the cool of the evening, the Lord leads us beside still waters; He leads us to calm places. Of course we usually don’t follow Him there… we are just too busy. Did the kids get their homework done? Did … Continue reading →

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Our Rock

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest the world of now … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: August 6, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

I took this picture last month on our trip to the Midwest, just outside of  Dyersville, Iowa. This location is a mile or two from the site of the movie “Field of Dreams” which some of you may remember as … Continue reading →

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Who Can I Trust?

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 I think … Continue reading →

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Misty Morning

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

There’s something about a misty morning that grabs the imagination, don’t you agree?  The day is stretched out ahead of you, but it’s hard to see exactly where it will lead; will it be a good one, or will it … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: July 30, 2014

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

Remember our old pal Jake the Ox? (An Ox Named Jake June 26, 2014) Well I ran into him again recently, as he and his bro’ were relaxing after a tough morning of irritating their handlers, and here he is chewing … Continue reading →

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At the Precipice

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

We have completed our tour of Mark’s gospel, and I hope that along the way, you have found something to challenge you, something to comfort you, and something to inspire you; I know I have found all of these. As … Continue reading →

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