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Those Who Mourn

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

Most of the time, we don’t associate blessing with mourning; maybe we should rethink this… Matthew didn’t actually say what those blessed ones are mourning; it could be the loss of a loved one, it could be the loss of … Continue reading →

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Poor in Spirit

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Don Merritt

The first Beatitude speaks of those who are “poor in spirit”. Much has been made about the difference between Matthew’s language and that of Luke in Luke 6:20, for Luke merely says “the poor”. Does Matthew have more in mind … Continue reading →

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Talk to Him

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Don Merritt
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Our Great High Priest

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we … Continue reading →

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Mercy

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

Mercy  is the most fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. We only have a relationship with God because of His tremendous mercy, for without it, we are permanently estranged from Him. Thus, Jesus teaches mercy on our parts as … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Jesus: God’s Word

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The … Continue reading →

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As a new day begins…

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

…each of us will face its challenges. There will be circumstances that develop, circumstances over which we may not have any control, circumstances that we simply cannot fix or that are bigger and stronger than we are. Some will surmount … Continue reading →

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Be strong in grace

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Even in the most difficult of times

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

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