Tag Archives: encouragement

Taking Refuge

Posted on August 7, 2016 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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Being Broken

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

This is a great podcast of a sermon I heard last week, and well worth the 23 minutes it takes to hear it. Check it out HERE

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Worthy of the Gospel

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Continue reading →

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Standing Firm

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Don Merritt

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving … Continue reading →

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Love, Justice and Our Response

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Don Merritt

I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? Psalm 101:1-2a At first this may seem to be quite simple, but … Continue reading →

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A Challenge

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that … Continue reading →

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“Respect your elders and betters”

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

Hebrews 2:10-13 I commented on this passage yesterday (Too Amazing); it’s a passage in which we see very clearly that in Christ, we are members of God’s family, brothers and sisters of Jesus Himself, co-heirs with Him to everything. Indeed, … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: August 3, 2016

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Don Merritt
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Because of This I Rejoice

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ … Continue reading →

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Too Amazing

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

 In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. Both the one who makes people holy and those who … Continue reading →

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