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Featured Blog: Serious Thoughts Taken Not So Seriously

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

I mentioned the other day that I was planning a second weekly feature for later in the week, and it’s getting pretty late in the week, so,(drum roll) here it is, “Featured Blog” These will be some of my … Continue reading →

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Because of This I Rejoice

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ … Continue reading →

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Leaders

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Sacrifices

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. … Continue reading →

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Freshman Class, First Day

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

It was a warm and sunny September morning as the new freshmen entered their first class at Bible College, BIB 102: New Testament Survey. As they took their seats, the professor entered the room. He was in his mid thirties, … Continue reading →

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Once For All

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. Otherwise, … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Festival

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s been quite a while since I’ve done a post like this, and since this has been a week of intense posting here, I thought I do something a little different, if not entirely off-topic… Yesterday afternoon, I received an … Continue reading →

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Who is the Author?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’m sure that you have noticed that as we continue through the book of Hebrews, I haven’t mentioned the name of the author, instead, I’ve just said “the author.” This is because his name is never mentioned in the text. … Continue reading →

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Jesus: Greater than Moses

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. Jesus has … Continue reading →

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A Few Days Ago… Update

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

A few days back I posted about an experience I had in preaching recently, and I though I’d post a follow-up today. If you don’t recall that first post, you can view it here. As I type these words, I’m … Continue reading →