Tag Archives: encouragement

Something Special

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

The other day, I told you about the town I visited last week, Franklin, Illinois. In that post, I promised much more about Franklin, and so today I’ll begin telling you some interesting things about the church I visited with, … Continue reading →

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Who do we reach out to?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. … Continue reading →

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Living Hope

Posted on February 24, 2014 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 … Continue reading →

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God’s Cathedral

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

The greatest of cathedrals are not made by the hands of men, but by the very hand of God Himself. In those cathedrals, you can go to pray and to listen to the sounds that are not sounds made by … Continue reading →

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On a Personal Note…

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today I’m heading out on a road trip… well more like a train trip. We’re off to see a new grandson in southern Illinois, and I’ll be doing a conference and a leadership class there as well. So, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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A Curious Letter

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Second John I thought that I might just as well post on Second and Third John, since I’ve just done 1 John, and previously posted my Class Notes for the Gospel of John. Who knows, maybe I’ll do John’s other … Continue reading →

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Oh No, Not Again!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Do you ever have those days when you just want to throw something against the wall? I have. Often it has something to do with computers! Just grabbing an object and throwing it against the wall might make you feel … Continue reading →

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Keep His Commands

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, … Continue reading →

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We love because he first loved us

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And … Continue reading →

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God is Love

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no … Continue reading →