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Upright in Heart

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Don Merritt
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The Cry of My Heart

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Don Merritt

How lovely is your dwelling place,    Lord Almighty!My soul yearns, even faints,    for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out    for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 What does your soul yearn for− what does your heart cry out for? I would imagine … Continue reading →

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Strength to Comfort

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Don Merritt

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the … Continue reading →

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Called to a Holy Life

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Don Merritt

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through … Continue reading →

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Strong and Courageous

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Don Merritt

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 I needed to hear that on this Monday; how about you? … 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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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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