Monthly Archives: February 2014

“Reverent Fear”

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way … Continue reading →

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Something Special

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

The other day, I told you about the town I visited last week, Franklin, Illinois. In that post, I promised much more about Franklin, and so today I’ll begin telling you some interesting things about the church I visited with, … Continue reading →

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Who do we reach out to?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. … Continue reading →

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Living Hope

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or … Continue reading →

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God’s Cathedral

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

The greatest of cathedrals are not made by the hands of men, but by the very hand of God Himself.  In those cathedrals, you can go to pray and to listen to the sounds that are not sounds made by … Continue reading →

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A Town, Like Any Other Town

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s where I’ve been for the last week, a town just like another thousand towns in a thousand other places.  There’s really nothing obvious to tell you that this little town is any different from all the rest.  It’s called … Continue reading →

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East to West

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

FRANKLIN, IL  I got a chance to borrow a computer from a local church here in Franklin, Illinois; thanks to Franklin Christian Church!  I wanted to check in today and tell you all a little tale of travel and adventure … Continue reading →

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Some Things Never Change

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

John’s last letter. So short, so telling. John is writing to his friend and brother Gaius.  He seems to have been a leader in the church, and even though there are other mentions of men with this name in Scripture, … Continue reading →

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On a Personal Note…

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today I’m heading out on a road trip… well more like a train trip.  We’re off to see a new grandson in southern Illinois, and I’ll be doing a conference and a leadership class there as well.  So, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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The Candidate Meeting – A Fable

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on The Postmodern Mystic:
Once upon a a Sunday morning… “I’d like to thank you all for coming,” the friendly Pastor entoned. “Last Sunday, Mr. Josephson asked to join our church, and we’ve discussed this among our church…

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