Tag Archives: hope

Introduction to James

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Don Merritt

There are five men named James in the New Testament who could have written been the author of this letter. Three of the five are high-profile enough to be good candidates, so let’s have a very brief look at them. … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Grace

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Don Merritt

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it … Continue reading →

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Christian Relationships

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3:18-4:1 In this section, Paul gives insight to how Christians should behave in the major personal relationships of daily life.  In 3:18-19, he speaks of husbands and wives, in 3:20-21 he speaks of parents and children, and from 3:22-4:1, … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: January 30, 2019

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Don Merritt

A short while ago when I got up we had a wind chill factor outside of -54 (about – 48 C by my calculation)  and now I find myself sifting through my photos from Jamaica…      

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Living Christ

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Don Merritt

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and … Continue reading →

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Unity in Christ

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3: 5-14 In the last section, we saw Paul tell us how to live our new lives, by setting our hearts and minds on the things that are above, and not on the things of this world.  In this … Continue reading →

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Raising our Sights

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Don Merritt

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now … Continue reading →

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Following the “Rules”

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Don Merritt

Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules:  “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? These rules, which have to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: January 27, 2019

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: The Word of Life Text 1 John 1:1-10 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 1/26/19

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Don Merritt

Peace Be with You Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or … Continue reading →

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