Monthly Archives: February 2012

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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Deathbed confessions of a food snob

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are some things in life that aren’t worth the effort or the money they cost; lousy food is one thing that comes to mind… Food is necessary to sustain life, food costs money, food takes time and effort to … 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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Quote of the Week

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

“When a true genius appears in this world you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.” — Jonathan Swift

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It’s a long way down!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

Sometimes when you reach a point at a great height you can see the peril of your situation; be careful! Other times a big fall can come when you least expect it; it kind of sneaks up on you. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 12

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

One sows and another reaps   Today’s Text:  John 4:27-42 Introduction   In last week’s story, we saw Jesus and His conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well.  As their conversation was just about to wrap up, His disciples … Continue reading →

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