Monthly Archives: August 2016

Paul’s Economy

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost … Continue reading →

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Bowing Down Before Him

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice Psalm 95:6-7 Abraham … Continue reading →

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Confidence… in what?

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Leading up to these verses … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: August 10, 2016

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Looking Out for Jesus

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

Philippians 2:19-30 In this section, Paul moves back into some personal comments. He is talking about two other men who are with him, but who are not prisoners, Timothy and Epaphroditus. In the first several verses, Paul is telling the Philippians … Continue reading →

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God is My Help

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Let evil recoil on those who slander me; in your faithfulness destroy them. Psalm 54:4-5 It doesn’t sound like David was having a good day when he wrote this; … Continue reading →

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It’s Always About His Purpose

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Don Merritt

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And … Continue reading →

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Why Carry Such a Load?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had to carry a heavy load for a long distance? I remember one time in high school when my journalism teacher gave me the keys to his car and sent me to the parking lot to get … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Message!

Posted on August 8, 2016 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 →