Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 26

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

A Sabbath Healing   Today’s Text:              John 5:1-15 Introduction   This passage lies at the beginning of a unit within the Gospel that continues through 12:50 that covers the major Jewish festivals.  The specific festival in question here in chapter … Continue reading →

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Wanna know a secret?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well, do you? Have you ever had someone ask you this? If so, you probably also know that the person usually says, “promise not to tell?” So, let’s start over… Wanna know a secret? Will you promise to tell everybody? … Continue reading →

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Rejoice and be glad!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made;     let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24) How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every … Continue reading →

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What are we working for?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

Bob and Jim were buddies growing up; they did everything together.  Each was considered part of the other’s family, they shared their lives the way that true friends do… On the Monday after their High School graduation, Bob and Jim … Continue reading →

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Hiding from our faith

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day I posted an item about hiding our faith.  Today I thought we might consider what happens when we hide from our faith… Tom was a Christian.  He was committed; he was serious. He worked in a factory, and … Continue reading →

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President’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

…or should that be Presidents’ Day? Well, whichever one it is, today’s the day.  It is of course a holiday and many of us are off work; yippie! When I was a kid in school, we didn’t have President’s Day. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 19

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

NOTE:  This week’s notes are a “best of” because we have a guest speaker today.  Our study of John will pick up where we left off next Sunday.  I hope you enjoy this one, it is a powerful text! God … Continue reading →

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Shopping Frenzy

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Saturday is shopping day at my house; my favorite. Now in truth, going to the market is necessary; kind of a necessary evil. After all, we do need provisions and supplies, and going to the store is how you get them … Continue reading →

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Hiding our Faith

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day I was walking along the street when I looked up and saw this sight; I just had to get a photo. It looked like the church was hiding in the trees. Of course it’s kind of an … Continue reading →

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Still Waters

Posted on February 16, 2012 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 busy. Did the kids get their homework done? Did you take … Continue reading →

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