Tag Archives: life

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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Individual Prayer

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Don Merritt

Prayer: The Fundamental Activity of the Christian Life Important Note: This is a discussion of individual prayer only. This is not intended to imply that corporate prayer (prayer with others such as in church services or small groups) is not … Continue reading →

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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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Can you really know…

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Don Merritt

…What the Master knows? NOTE: I have received a number of questions from readers over the past week or so, and I want to begin a series of posts to answer then as best I can.  I have no claim … Continue reading →

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Will We Follow Jesus?

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Follow me.” (John 1:43) When Jesus spoke these two simple words, Phillip dropped what he was doing and became a follower of Jesus.  Would you do the same? Remember, that’s all Jesus said to Phillip: “Follow me”. Like Phillip, for … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving    and his courts with praise;    give thanks to him and praise his name.”  (Psalm 100:4) It’s eight days until Thanksgiving; what are you thankful for? All too often, actually giving thanks is almost an afterthought.  … Continue reading →

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