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A Wonderful Message!

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and … Continue reading →

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Jesus is Our Role Model

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking … 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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A New Journey Begins

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Apostle Paul sat in jail. He had been arrested for his testimony about Jesus and the power of His Gospel; yep, there he was, chained up in jail alone, miserable, unhappy and afraid… or so we might have thought. … 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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Pleasing Sacrifices

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. … Continue reading →