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Paul’s Loving Concern

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: October 22, 2018

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Those Who Came Before Us It sure is easy to think that nobody has ever lived through the trials and tribulations that we go through, and yet many have done so.  Some times we might think that our modern age … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Tell a Book by its Cover

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Good Morning from the Heartland. Don’t you find that people sometimes jump to conclusions about other people without really having enough information to know anything?  You know, take someone who is dressed in dirty clothes, maybe unshaven or unkempt looking … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon notes: October 21, 2018

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Everything is Possible Text: Mark 9:14-29 When Jesus, Peter, James and John returned to the other disciples after the transfiguration, there was a dispute in progress; the teachers of the Law were arguing with the disciples. The people in … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: October 17, 2018

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Don Merritt
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Sonship!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his … Continue reading →

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“Abraham’s Seed”

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. Now … Continue reading →

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An Everyday Example

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. The promises were spoken to Abraham … Continue reading →

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Paul Applies his Story

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? … Continue reading →

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Paul and Peter

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

 When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles … Continue reading →

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