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Doing God’s Will

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”… Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” (James 4:15; 17) Our job in … Continue reading →

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Light of the World

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to … Continue reading →

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That Christmas Feelin’

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

How I love that Christmas feeling How I treasure its friendly glow See the way a stranger greets you Just as though you’d met him Christmases ago Christmas helps you to remember To do what other folks hold dear What … Continue reading →

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A Special Christmas Gift

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Most people associate Christmas with happy memories, good cheer, joy, love, peace and warmth.  Yet for many, the season can be very difficult.  Many who are experiencing financial hardship find that the celebration is more than they can handle; their … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Example

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have … Continue reading →

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Glory!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,     and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  (Like 2:14) Thus sang the host of angels the night that Jesus was born inBethlehem.  The shepherds who witnessed this were dumbstruck. … Continue reading →

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Time Out!

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class notes: December 9

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

Suffering for Christ Today’s Text:              1Peter 4:12-19 Introduction   Note the similarity between this section and 1:6-9; 2:19-25; 3:17-18; 4:1-2. In this section, Peter is giving comfort and understanding to those who are facing trial and suffering for their faith.  … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

  The Christmas Season is one that I may seem to frown on sometimes as I urge people not to get caught up in the season and forget the reason. Actually, the Christmas season can and should be a wonderful time.  I … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Lament

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

To me, Christmas today seems way too complicated.  Of course, if I could visit another era, it may be just the same…  Who really knows for sure? Christmas, and here I really mean the Christmas season, seems complicated because it … Continue reading →

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