Tag Archives: Devotional

Love each other

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:7-8 Have you noticed that there are two great themes … Continue reading →

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Prepare for Action

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

Consider that great salvation that we have received; consider how it makes the cares and problems of this world shrink to insignificance.  Ponder how great salvation is; how truly magnificent the works of the Lord are. Therefore, prepare your minds … Continue reading →

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Praise be to God

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept … Continue reading →

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Stand Firm

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Stand firm!  We are not … Continue reading →

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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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