Tag Archives: Devotional

A Look in the Mirror

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the … Continue reading →

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Wealth and Honor

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Proverbs 11:18 What a fascinating thing to say! When this was first written down, and for many centuries after, women were considered to be second class citizens, not taken … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Acts” Released

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Today I have released  Reflections on Acts. As is the case with all of the documents in this series, this one contains the entire set of my posts on the book of Acts edited together into a book format in a … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Unchained

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 28:17-31 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! Acts 28:30-31 Luke … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 18, 2018

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: And Then it Happened! Text: Genesis 3 We all know the story of Genesis 3 when Eve and then Adam ate from the tree that God had placed in the Garden next to the Tree of Life; God forbade … Continue reading →

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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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