Tag Archives: Devotional

You’ve Just got to Love John!

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

I think John is my favorite Apostle; he is so deep on the one hand and so simple and direct on the other that he makes tough theology so obvious. How is a person born again, and why should we … Continue reading →

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I will trust in God

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence?  How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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Take Refuge in God!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

All of us have those times when it just seems like life is getting to be too much, and at our house this is starting to seem like one of those times.  On the one hand, I have several very … Continue reading →

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The Dog Days of Summer

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are several names for this time of year like “the lazy hazy days of summer” and the “dog days” of summer.  I can understand the lazy and the hazy, but I’ve never quite followed the dog days; what do … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Gospel

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

The power of the Gospel is an awesome thing, surely the greatest power we know of.  It is greater than that of the atom, greater than the combined power of all nations of the globe; there is no greater power … Continue reading →

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An Ordination

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

  This past Sunday evening we had an Ordination Service at my home church in Milan, Illinois.  For most folks, this may not seem all that interesting, but from my point of view, it was a very big deal, for … Continue reading →

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Standing Tall in the Lord

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

It is popular in our day and age to stand up for what you believe.  People stand up for all kinds of things these from animal rights to going green, from progressive social causes to free speech… In all of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: August 5

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

On Trial   Today’s Text               John 18:28-40 Introduction   Our story has progressed from where we left off last week.  Jesus and the disciples left the upper room and went to the garden where Jesus was arrested while at prayer.  … Continue reading →

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The Old is Gone, the New is Here

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day a lady asked me how to get started living a life that is new in Christ; lucky for me people always ask easy questions… …well it isn’t exactly easy, but at least it isn’t complicated! Life as a … Continue reading →

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Look for the unseen!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

Last week I happened on a beautiful old church in Galesburg, Illinois; I was amazed to find such an example of Richardson Romanesque architecture there! Ironically, I was on my way to an appointment with an eye doctor who certified … Continue reading →

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