Tag Archives: life

Tear Down or Build up?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” ( 1Thessalonians 5:11) Years ago I worked with a lady who was always down; no matter what was going on, she could find a … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day Prayer

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Don Merritt

Thanks to all of our Veterans who have served our great Nation to preserve the Liberty that God has granted to all Mankind.  My prayer in Jesus’ name today is that He would watch over every one of you, that … Continue reading →

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God is my Strength

Posted on November 11, 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 handle … Continue reading →

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Boundless Love

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Don Merritt

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) To me, this is an awesome and humbling verse, how about you? God so loved us that He sent … Continue reading →

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Consider Abraham…

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Don Merritt

Do you ever think of yourself being a lot like Abraham?  There’s a fair chance that you don’t… after all, he was the greatest figure in the Old Testament,  he had a covenant relationship with God, he was a great … Continue reading →

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Living in the Light

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Don Merritt

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) Americans seem to be seeking two things these days: Truth and leadership;  Jesus is both. He … Continue reading →

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Are You Loved?

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Don Merritt

It’s pretty normal for each of us to feel unloved at times, but we need not stay there.  Jesus loves you.  OK, maybe that seems cliché, but is it really? Whenever you are in this sort of funk, just remember … Continue reading →

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Rejoice Every Day

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Don Merritt

Back in the early 90’s, I worked in a very stressful place where very few of my fellow employees were ever very happy at work: it was a meat grinder!  I made a decision to like it there.  In fact, … Continue reading →

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What Happened Next in the Garden?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

or… how to get kicked out of Paradise If you haven’t read my first post about the Garden, you might want to click here before you continue. Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden in perfect fellowship with … Continue reading →

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