Category Archives: Christian Life

The Power of God for Salvation

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16) Are you ashamed of the Gospel? Of course not! … Continue reading →

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Christ is Supreme

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” (Colossians 1:15) Have you ever wondered what God is really like? What would God say about this, what would God do about that? Jesus is the image … Continue reading →

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Winter in the Woods

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

The snow fell in the evening of December 23. As you can see, it was coming down pretty hard. December 24th dawned clear and sunny; time to explore the woods. The woods of Wisconsin can be a little misleading in … Continue reading →

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The Road Ahed

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year our life’s road stretches out before us. Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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Press On!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Don Merritt

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God … Continue reading →

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Time for a new beginning

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Don Merritt

With Christmas past and the new year looming, all of us have the opportunity to make a new start. Most of us have areas of our lives that we aren’t entirely satisfied with, why keep doing the same things? I’m … Continue reading →

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As White as Snow

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Don Merritt

There’s something about fresh snow that’s sort of comforting, although it also seems a little dangerous at the same time. Yes, it is cold, and it can be uncomfortable physically, and heaven knows I’m not all that crazy about shovelling … Continue reading →

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Are we on the Right Track…

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Don Merritt

…sometimes it’s hard to tell; it all depends on where you are standing. If you’re near a curve like this one, you’re never really sure what’s around the corner; are we even looking in the right direction? Maybe we should … Continue reading →

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Urgent or Important?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1Peter 1:3) Here is the … Continue reading →

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To be great

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Don Merritt

… is to be humble: “The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:11-12) We usually don’t think of the greatest in our … Continue reading →