Tag Archives: Bible

Thanksgiving and God’s Place in our Lives

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

As we do our shopping this weekend and make our plans for our Thanksgiving celebrations, I wonder if we could take just a minute to reflect on something.  We are starting to prepare for a day dedicated to giving thanks … Continue reading →

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Announcement!

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

If you read “Sunday Class Notes” here on LR, then you will recall that last Sunday we completed our study notes for the Olivet Discourse; I hope that you found them to be of interest and worthy of your time. … Continue reading →

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The Journey: Listening

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

In undertaking this journey of examining our own spiritual fullness, it’s much easier to examine areas where we are strong, but it’s more useful to look into areas in which we are weak.  For myself, this is one of the … Continue reading →

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Disciple: Spiritual Gifts

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Making disciples is an endeavor that is very hard to separate from the discussion of spiritual gifts, both in terms of the gifts of the disciple and the gifts of his subject.  Both have one or more spiritual gifts, and … Continue reading →

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Great is the LORD!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:3 What are you doing today? Are you going to work, to school, to the Mall? Will you be doing housework, yard work, watching TV…? Consider how much time we … Continue reading →

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The New Covenant, part 2

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

New Covenant Terms In the Old Covenant, man’s promises were the terms of the covenant; man’s obligations.  That these obligations needed to be kept was obvious, and those obligations are clearly listed.  What are our obligations (terms or stipulations) living … Continue reading →

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Healing

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: November 17

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

The End of the Story Today’s Text: Matthew 25 Introduction Chapter 25 is a direct continuation of 24: 35-51, so it will be helpful to keep in mind what transpired in that section before we continue.  Jesus had been telling … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Don Merritt
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The Greatest Mistake

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

Bill was the oldest of four children who grew up in a well-to-do family in the suburbs.  As the children grew up and began to marry, Bill and his Father started a tradition in the family.  Shortly before each of … Continue reading →

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