Monthly Archives: December 2011

Ambassadors, part 2

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Don Merritt

This is the second part of “Ambassadors for Christ. If you missed part one, you can find it here. We left off with an amazing Biblical fact: Our purpose for living is fellowship with God, and that fellowship contains a … Continue reading →

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“I AM!”

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Don Merritt

‘”I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”’ (John 8:58) Jesus was before Abraham! This came as a shock to those who heard Him say so, and even more so because of the way He … Continue reading →

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Remembering Martin Van Buren

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Don Merritt

What? You don’t remember Van Buren…? He was America’s eighth president… Here’s his story from White House.gov: Only about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, but trim and erect, Martin Van Buren dressed fastidiously. His impeccable appearance belied his amiability–and his … Continue reading →

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Come on in!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Don Merritt

“I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.” (John 10:9) Another of the “I am” statements of Jesus, this time He is saying that He is the … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection and the Life

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26) Well do … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors for Christ

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Jesus is the way, the truth and the life… Everyone wants to find these things. We usually … Continue reading →

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I am the Vine…

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Don Merritt

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) This summer, I had vines popping up all … Continue reading →