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Jesus: Superior to the Angels

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Don Merritt

Hebrews 1:5-14 As we continue through the rest of Hebrews chapter 1, the author is setting about to prove his assertions of Chris’s supremacy by comparing Him to the angels. Verses 5-13 are quotations from the Old Testament that contrast … Continue reading →

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Great Advice

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

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 heard from me, … Continue reading →

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Jesus: God’s Word

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in the Lord Always

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Don Merritt

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your … Continue reading →

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As a new day begins…

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

…each of us will face its challenges. There will be circumstances that develop, circumstances over which we may not have any control, circumstances that we simply cannot fix or that are bigger and stronger than we are. Some will surmount … Continue reading →

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Onward!

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Economy

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Leading up to these verses … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: August 10, 2016

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

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God is My Help

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Let evil recoil on those who slander me; in your faithfulness destroy them. Psalm 54:4-5 It doesn’t sound like David was having a good day when he wrote this; … Continue reading →