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Trust
(Paul Merrill writes here every First Friday) A lesson I’ve been learning again is how to trust. One of my favorite passages in the Bible is Paul’s request for us to not worry in Philippians 4:6-7. He gives a great … Continue reading
letting him into the boat
The disciples spent a lot of time on the water. Several of them fished professionally. There were sudden storms and bad fishing days but that was part of the job. It was annoying, but it was life. Until Jesus. With … Continue reading
sometimes faith means walking away
Jesus told a man that his son would be healed. The man took Jesus at his word and headed home. Perhaps the man was good at taking direction because he worked for the king. That was certainly true for another … Continue reading
someday you will understand
Much happens in our lives that we don’t understand right away. We have conversations, we watch things happen, we see things in the moment. We think we understand. A person is cranky. We think they are mad at us. Or … Continue reading
What does it mean to trust?
(Paul Merrill writes here every First Friday) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Solomon, the man who many consider to be the wisest man ever, said that in Proverbs 3:5. Jesus … Continue reading
how do you know me
You know me, some of you, because we see each other every day. You know me, some of you, because someone introduced us. You know me, some of you, because you discovered me on your way to somewhere else. When … Continue reading
looking back – July 27-31
Monday – Helping each other grow For the next few days we will look at what Jesus says in Matthew 18:15-20 about sin and relationship and conversation and restoration. It’s a hard topic. It hurts to talk to other people … Continue reading
taking sides
I don’t like sides. I don’t like having to decide which team to be on. I don’t like being forced to be with one group or the other. That’s why I want to avoid Matthew 13: 11-17. Because I am … Continue reading
storm
Commercial fishermen understand weather. Commercial fishermen understand water. That understanding is their salary. That understanding is their life. That understanding can mean their life, when a storm comes up unexpectedly. One day Jesus climbs in a boat. His disciples follow … Continue reading
please take care of me
“You aren’t going to leave me, are you?” When you are getting to know someone too good to be true, you have questions. You acknowledge their greatness. You ask them for help. You acknowledge your weakness. Then, after all that, … Continue reading
