Tag Archives: encouragement

The Journey: A Story About Getting Out of the Way

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Last time, I promised to tell a story about getting out of the way and letting the Holy Spirit work. In this particular case, I was doing a fill-in sermon for a brother who was out-of-town. I realize that not … Continue reading →

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Sinple Things

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

Maybe I’m just getting old, but it seems to me that life is getting way too complicated these days. I can remember an earlier time when people got along in life just fine without electronics, instant information and constant contact. … 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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My Strength

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Let evil recoil on those who slander me; in your faithfulness destroy them” (Psalm 54:4-5) How easy it is to think that we can … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class notes: December 1

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

A Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 This passage falls within a section that runs from 8:1-9:7. The section begins with a discussion about the relationship between the lack of belief in Judah and the resulting invasion of the Assyrians. (8:1-10) … 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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Disciple: Encouraging Others

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do you appreciate the encouragement of others? OK, maybe that’s a dumb question; of course you do. I don’t think I’ve ever met somebody who didn’t. Since any of us who has lived the Christian life long enough to be … 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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A Note of Thanks

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

Hey everyone! I wanted to post a quick note of thanks to Dan Ledwith of Learning To Be Full Of Grace And Truth for nominating me for the Liebster Award. Dan’s kindness and generosity are truly amazing and I really appreciate his … Continue reading →