Category Archives: Christian Life

So what have we learned?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

Since last week, we have looked at three parables and one incident, all from Luke chapter 18… what do we learn from them? I doubt that it is a coincidence that they are all together, for there is a common … Continue reading →

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The Rich Ruler

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

A rich ruler came to Jesus one day and asked Him how to “inherit eternal life.” Jesus, in His reply ticked off five of the Ten Commandments, to which the rich man replied that he had kept them since he was … Continue reading →

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Like Little Children

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

People were bringing their little ones to Jesus hoping that He would touch them, but His disciples wanted to put a stop to the practice. Jesus corrected them saying that unless we receive the kingdom of God “like a little … Continue reading →

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The Persistent Widow

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

This parable is recorded in Luke 18:1-8, and was told to encourage the disciples to pray and not give up (v. 1). It is certainly interesting that in the preceding section, Jesus has been telling His disciples about His return, … Continue reading →

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The Dog Days of Summer

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are several names for this time of year like “the lazy hazy days of summer” and the “dog days” of summer. I can understand the lazy and the hazy, but I’ve never quite followed the dog days; what do … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Gospel

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

The power of the Gospel is an awesome thing, surely the greatest power we know of. It is greater than that of the atom, greater than the combined power of all nations of the globe; there is no greater power … Continue reading →

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An Ordination

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

This past Sunday evening we had an Ordination Service at my home church in Milan, Illinois. For most folks, this may not seem all that interesting, but from my point of view, it was a very big deal, for … Continue reading →

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Standing Tall in the Lord

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

It is popular in our day and age to stand up for what you believe. People stand up for all kinds of things these from animal rights to going green, from progressive social causes to free speech… In all of … Continue reading →

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The Old is Gone, the New is Here

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day a lady asked me how to get started living a life that is new in Christ; lucky for me people always ask easy questions… …well it isn’t exactly easy, but at least it isn’t complicated! Life as a … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

Like most of you, I get jokes in my email almost every day. I seldom read them and almost never pass them on, but today is an exception. Partly because the email was from my Mom. In a couple of … Continue reading →