Tag Archives: Christianity

Grace for the Humble

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

 “God opposes the proud    but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6) Have you ever come across a proud person? Of course you have, in fact most of us can be proud ourselves from time to time.  A proud person … Continue reading →

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Renew my strength O LORD!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

“but those who hope in the LORD        will renew their strength.        They will soar on wings like eagles;        they will run and not grow weary,        they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) Our Lord … Continue reading →

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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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Sunday Bible Study: January 1

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

Happy New Year! John’s Testimony Today’s Text: John 1:19-34 Introduction   Many scholars consider this section to be a second introduction to John’s Gospel, bringing the first section of a Heavenly view down to an earthly witness of the one … 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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