Author Archives: Don Merritt

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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.

Paul’s Love for the Thessalonians

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Paul takes this opportunity to express his love for the church as he laments his absence; he misses them.  He has wanted to return to them, but Satan has prevented it. Oh how I wish he would have … Continue reading →

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How We Know He Loves Us

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Don Merritt

We know that God loves us; yes, that’s right- He loves all of us, and that includes you. I realize that there are times in life when we might question whether or not He even knows we exist; I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: March 3, 2021

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Don Merritt
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Reminders of Paul’s Visit

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 2:1-16 At first glance, this is an odd section; is this part of the introduction or has Paul been challenged somehow? Has someone called him a fraud since he left them? When he wrote to the Galatians and Corinthians … Continue reading →

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Confident in the Lord

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Don Merritt

But he knows the way that I take;    when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps;    I have kept to his way without turning aside. I have not departed from the commands of his lips;    I … Continue reading →

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Greetings and Thanksgiving

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

Paul begins the letter with the customary greeting, identifying himself along with Silas and Timothy as its source. I highly doubt that the three of them co-wrote the letter; however, Silas and Timothy had actually spent more time in Thessalonica … Continue reading →

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What you look for you will find

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

If you are thinking about buying a green car, you will suddenly notice that there are many green cars on the road; if you are thinking about buying a new green Toyota, you’ll start to see them everywhere. If you … Continue reading →

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Paul Writes to Thessalonica

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Don Merritt

The letters that Paul wrote to that church are much discussed today, if for all of the wrong reasons. His first letter, written about 50 – 51 AD is very likely Paul’s first pastoral letter. This was done during the … Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Don Merritt

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1John 3:18 It’s all well and good for us to talk about love, after all everybody feels better when the conversation is over. Please … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 28, 2021

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: This is Love Text:  John 4:7-12 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. … Continue reading →

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