Tag Archives: encouragement

Last Day

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

This past Sunday was my last in Milan, Illinois where I have attended since 2005.  Quite a bit has happened since I started there and much of that has been recorded in this blog. I hope you won’t mind my … Continue reading →

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Coming Home

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

  There isn’t anything that’s more inviting than to return home after a long absence.  Even if the absence was caused by a wonderful adventure, there’s just something about being back at home where a person can relax in comfortable … Continue reading →

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Victory!

Posted on August 28, 2013 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 … Continue reading →

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You Must Follow Me!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

A rich ruler came to Jesus one day and asked Him how to “inherit eternal life.”  Jesus, in His reply ticked off five of the Ten Commandments, to which the rich man replied that he had kept them since he was … Continue reading →

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The Rich Ruler

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

A rich ruler came to Jesus one day and asked Him how to “inherit eternal life.”  Jesus, in His reply ticked off five of the Ten Commandments, to which the rich man replied that he had kept them since he was … Continue reading →

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“Follow Me”

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

This will post on August 25, my last Sunday at Milan Christian Church before I head to the East Coast.  By the time this posts, I will have given my last sermon there… The title and theme of my last … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: August 25

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

New Priest = New Covenant   Today’s Text:              Hebrews 8   Introduction   We have reached the very heart of Hebrews.  There are two main points at the core of this letter, first that Jesus is our new High Priest … Continue reading →

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Beautiful but…

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

There are some things in this life that are absolutely beautiful.  Some are alluring, some are natural while others are man-made.  They might catch our eye or arouse our senses.  They may seem entirely harmless… and they might be good … Continue reading →

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Are we people of faith?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

    Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 People talk about faith quite often, sometimes in a negative way but most often in a positive way… … Continue reading →

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The Whole World is Filled with His Glory!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

The glory of God’s creation is all around us, whether we are walking in a deep forest, viewing majestic mountains, beholding the ocean waves crashing upon the shore or enjoying a western sunset.  We can even see His glory in … Continue reading →

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