Tag Archives: Jesus

Why Carry Such a Load?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had to carry a heavy load for a long distance? I remember one time in high school when my journalism teacher gave me the keys to his car and sent me to the parking lot to get … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Message!

Posted on August 8, 2016 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 Our Role Model

Posted on August 8, 2016 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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Harmony and Love

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Don Merritt

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1Peter 3:8 A person who is always right carries a great burden with them; even more so if they know everything. Do you know anybody like … Continue reading →

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Life!

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Taking Refuge

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Don Merritt

All of us have those times when it just seems like life is getting to be too much, and at our house this is starting to seem like one of those times. On the one hand, I have several very … Continue reading →

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Being Broken

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

This is a great podcast of a sermon I heard last week, and well worth the 23 minutes it takes to hear it. Check it out HERE

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Worthy of the Gospel

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Continue reading →

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Standing Firm

Posted on August 5, 2016 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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Love, Justice and Our Response

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Don Merritt

I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? Psalm 101:1-2a At first this may seem to be quite simple, but … Continue reading →