Tag Archives: Christianity

Quote of the Week

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

 “The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” ~Henry Ward Beecher

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Prepare for Action

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

Consider that great salvation that we have received; consider how it makes the cares and problems of this world shrink to insignificance.  Ponder how great salvation is; how truly magnificent the works of the Lord are. Therefore, prepare your minds … Continue reading →

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Praise be to God

Posted on September 3, 2012 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, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: September 2

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Philippians Chapter One Today is the beginning of a new series of Class Notes as we completed John last week.  Today we begin a study of the Book of Philippians.   Background   To whom was this written?:     … Continue reading →

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Stand Firm

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Stand firm!  We are not … Continue reading →

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He gives us the victory

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are days in my life that don’t feel very victorious; how about you? There are also days when I’m not feeling all that strong or confident in the future; maybe you have those days also. I’ve lived life long … Continue reading →

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Even more amazing…

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

As I continue working on that class on spiritual gifts, I realize that there is more that we can learn about God’s character from this study than I spoke about in yesterday’s post.  Here are three more: 1. God values … Continue reading →

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Gifts from God

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

I have been working on a class about spiritual gifts lately; it’s going to be a good one I think… As I go through the texts and materials on the subject, I’ve been struck by something that I didn’t anticipate: … Continue reading →

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Who’s the fool?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ll bet you know somebody who will never put up with a slight or an insult.  I’ll bet this person will react strongly and immediately in this kind of a situation and give the other person a piece of their … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

There isn’t anything that’s more inviting than to return home after a long absence.  Even if the absence was caused by a wonderful adventure, there’s just something about being back at home where a person can relax in comfortable surroundings … Continue reading →

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