Tag Archives: hope

Worthy of the Gospel

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Continue reading →

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Standing Firm

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Moment

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Abraham Lincoln one said that there are times when he found himself falling to his knees before God, for there was no other place for him to go during the darkest days of Civil War. I think there are times … Continue reading →

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A Challenge

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that … Continue reading →

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Because of This I Rejoice

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ … Continue reading →

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The Palace Guard

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I … Continue reading →

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Life is an Adventure

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

Life with Jesus Christ is a journey, and that journey is quite an adventure. It’s an adventure that travels down a long narrow road through beautiful lush countryside, past rivers and streams, flat plains, and sometimes even through hot, dry … Continue reading →

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Final Comments

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may … Continue reading →

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Leaders

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be … Continue reading →