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Season of Peace

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:7 When you watch movies about Christmas, you almost get the idea that there is something magical about it, but sadly, … Continue reading →

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Life’s Cycles

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

There’s an order to life that is at the same time both simple and profound.  It is simple in its predictability; it is profound in its impact. We know, for example that one season follows another, that winter comes before … Continue reading →

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True Love

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that  whoever believes in him shall  not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 This verse may well be the best known of all the New … Continue reading →

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To Receive Honor

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

A man’s pride brings him low,     but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23 Living with God, as His follower, His servant, in relationship with Him, is a little bit counter-intuitive.  We might normally associate a proud man … Continue reading →

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Empty Tomb

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

I thought I’d re-post this today; it’s something to think about!   I thought I’d rip off another little story for today… Bobby had Down  syndrome.  His parents always took him to church on Sundays, and Bobby was in the … Continue reading →

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And We are His

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.    Worship the LORD with gladness;     come before him with joyful songs.  Know that the LORD is God.     It is he who made us, and we are his;     we are his … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving and God’s Place in our Lives

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

As we do our shopping this weekend and make our plans for our Thanksgiving celebrations, I wonder if we could take just a minute to reflect on something.  We are starting to prepare for a day dedicated to giving thanks … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving is sort of like…

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

…a story I heard once. It seems that there was a couple who wanted to sell their house.  They had lived there for nearly 30 years, and they now that the kids were grown and out, they were tired of … Continue reading →

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Great is the LORD!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:3 What are you doing today? Are you going to work, to school, to the Mall? Will you be doing housework, yard work, watching TV…? Consider how much time we … Continue reading →

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Healing

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their … Continue reading →

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