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Reflections 70 years after Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Don Merritt

Even though I was not alive on December 7, 1941, I have a memory of December 7… only it was 1991.  I can well remember that it was a cold and snowy Saturday, the 50th anniversary of the “Day of … Continue reading →

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“I AM!”

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Don Merritt

‘”I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”’ (John 8:58) Jesus was before Abraham!  This came as a shock to those who heard Him say so, and even more so because of the way He … Continue reading →

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Come on in!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Don Merritt

“I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.” (John 10:9) Another of the “I am” statements of Jesus, this time He is saying that He is the … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection and the Life

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26) Well do … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors for Christ

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Jesus is the way, the truth and the life… Everyone wants to find these things.  We usually … Continue reading →

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I am the Vine…

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Don Merritt

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) This summer, I had vines popping up all … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Don Merritt

Quote of the Week “Only a mediocre person is always at his best” W. Somerset Maugham

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Mercy Me!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the merciful,    for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7) Imagine going in to a convenience store and pointing a gun at the clerk and demanding cash.  The clerk gives you the cash, and then you shoot the … Continue reading →

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God is my Strength

Posted on November 28, 2011 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) How easy it is to think that we can … Continue reading →

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