Tag Archives: Devotional

Hope in the Midst of Winter

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

I took this photo this past Monday afternoon and I think that it is the first I’ve posted of my new front yard. Yep, this is where we now live, after moving from our old home in Rock Island. As … Continue reading →

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Phillip on a Road Trip

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 8:26-40 In this scene, Phillip has gone from Samaria, and is travelling south on the “desert” road between Jerusalem and Gaza. While many scholars would use this as a time to float theories about which road he took toward … Continue reading →

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God’s Next Move

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 5:34-42 With the apostles standing before the Sanhedrin, having just infuriated everyone to the point of murder, something happens that is surprising to say the least. The greatest of the Pharisees in those days was a man named Gamaliel. … Continue reading →

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Unity in the Body of Christ

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s … Continue reading →

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Life in the Early Church

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold … Continue reading →

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Thought for a Monday

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

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Sunday Sermon Notes: January 14, 2018

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. For, as I have often told you before and now tell you … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: January 10, 2018

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

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Prayer and Grace

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it … Continue reading →

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Christian Relationships

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3:18-4:1 In this section, Paul gives insight to how Christians should behave in the major personal relationships of daily life. In 3:18-19, he speaks of husbands and wives, in 3:20-21 he speaks of parents and children, and from 3:22-4:1, … Continue reading →