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Even more amazing…

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

As I continue working on that class on spiritual gifts, I realize that there is more that we can learn about God’s character from this study than I spoke about in yesterday’s post. Here are three more: 1. God values … Continue reading →

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Gifts from God

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

I have been working on a class about spiritual gifts lately; it’s going to be a good one I think… As I go through the texts and materials on the subject, I’ve been struck by something that I didn’t anticipate: … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

“For peace of mind, we need to resign as general manager of the universe.” Larry Eisenberg

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Who’s the fool?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ll bet you know somebody who will never put up with a slight or an insult. I’ll bet this person will react strongly and immediately in this kind of a situation and give the other person a piece of their … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

There isn’t anything that’s more inviting than to return home after a long absence. Even if the absence was caused by a wonderful adventure, there’s just something about being back at home where a person can relax in comfortable surroundings … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: August 26

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Do You Love Me?” Today’s Text John 21 Introduction Chapter 20 is John’s record of events concerning the risen Christ in Jerusalem; chapter 21 is John’s story from Galilee. Why the disciples had traveled there isn’t given, but … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Deck of Cards

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

This short video is way cool, and quite a thought provoker!

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“You must follow me”

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day I sat down to prepare my upcoming Sunday Class and type a draft of our next “Sunday Class Notes” for August 26. The text is John 21 which is really a simple story of the resurrected Christ … Continue reading →

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You’ve Just got to Love John!

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

I think John is my favorite Apostle; he is so deep on the one hand and so simple and direct on the other that he makes tough theology so obvious. How is a person born again, and why should we … Continue reading →

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“A Man Called Peter”

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

I saw a movie the other night that was quite a pleasant surprise called “A Man Called Peter.” The movie was about the life of Dr. Peter Marshall, a Scottish immigrant who became a very successful minister in the US … Continue reading →