Category Archives: Christian Life

He is Risen!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

Resurrection Sunday: The day when we celebrate the historical fact of Jesus’ resurrection from the grave… it is a great day! By His resurrection bodily from the grave, Jesus has confirmed everything He taught us.  He has demonstrated His power over … Continue reading →

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All things are new!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus didn’t just die for us He also arose from the grave on the third day. We didn’t just die with Him to sin we also rose again from the waters of Baptism to live a new life: We are … Continue reading →

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Peace with God

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1) When Jesus died on the cross, He established a New Covenant with his people, and this Covenant is a peace … Continue reading →

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We went astray; what did God do?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) We went astray, and God had a plan.  His response to man’s … Continue reading →

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Gone Astry

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

“We all, like sheep, have gone astray,    each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him    the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:6) This is a verse of despair and hope… What’s the … Continue reading →

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The Least or the Greatest?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

Who is the greatest; what is greatness like? Greatness is something that swirls around in the media all the time.  Sports announcers discuss the greatest team, the greatest quarterback or the greatest sprinter.  Political commentators discuss the greatest leader or … Continue reading →

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Hosanna!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Just try to picture what it would have been like to witness Jesus entering Jerusalem in Triumph; can you?  Just picture it, the great King of Heaven riding into the city, people line His route and they shout: Hosanna to … Continue reading →

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The Glory of Spring

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Don Merritt

Since today is Saturday, I thought I’d just do a short post with a lot of pictures.  I went out the other day and took some pictures in the yard with spring raging all over and I’ll share some of … Continue reading →

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Spring of Hope

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

The world around us that has for many months seemed to have died and gone away is coming back to life; hope is in the air! God has re-awakened nature in all of its splendor, you can see it all … Continue reading →

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Prayerful Contemplation

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

Quiet time: It is as important to the maintenance of life as food and water… maybe more so.  Of course food and water are essential for physical life, but physical life is not eternal; spiritual life is eternal. “Today, if … Continue reading →

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