Tag Archives: Devotional

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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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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Sunday Class Notes: August 26

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Do You Love Me?” Today’s Text John 21 Introduction Chapter 20 is John’s record of events concerning the risen Christ in Jerusalem; chapter 21 is John’s story from Galilee. Why the disciples had traveled there isn’t given, but … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Deck of Cards

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

This short video is way cool, and quite a thought provoker!

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“You must follow me”

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day I sat down to prepare my upcoming Sunday Class and type a draft of our next “Sunday Class Notes” for August 26. The text is John 21 which is really a simple story of the resurrected Christ … Continue reading →

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You’ve Just got to Love John!

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

I think John is my favorite Apostle; he is so deep on the one hand and so simple and direct on the other that he makes tough theology so obvious. How is a person born again, and why should we … Continue reading →

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I will trust in God

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence? How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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Take Refuge in God!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

All of us have those times when it just seems like life is getting to be too much, and at our house this is starting to seem like one of those times. On the one hand, I have several very … Continue reading →

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The Dog Days of Summer

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are several names for this time of year like “the lazy hazy days of summer” and the “dog days” of summer. I can understand the lazy and the hazy, but I’ve never quite followed the dog days; what do … Continue reading →