Monthly Archives: May 2014

God Is Love

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

Transcript of my Radio Program – Sunday – May 4 Good evening and welcome to Simple Faith, I am Cathy Merritt your host.  We are continuing in 1 John, Chapter 3.   We ended with John writing to us about what … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Message!

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and … Continue reading →

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Jesus is Our Role Model

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking … Continue reading →

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Worthy of the Gospel

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Continue reading →

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Standing Firm

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Moment

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Abraham Lincoln one said that there are times when he found himself falling to his knees before God, for there was no other place for him to go during the darkest days of Civil War.  I think there are times … Continue reading →

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A Challenge

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that … Continue reading →

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Because of This I Rejoice

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ … Continue reading →

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The Palace Guard

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I … Continue reading →

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Thank You Eric!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

I have been nominated for the Award for Love and Kindness by Eric of The Hunt FOR Truth ; thank you Eric! I must admit that I am always surprise when this sort of thing happens, and to be entirely … Continue reading →

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