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There is another way

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

Romans 3:21-31 In the first main section of Romans, Paul demonstrates that Mankind is in a perilous situation, for none can be saved through the working of law unless of course one is perfect. But we are not perfect. Paul’s … Continue reading →

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A Roman Lesson

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

If you happened to catch yesterday’s “Bonus Post” about Rome, you might have noticed a couple of things that give us insight into God’s workings in our world. Two of these, I thought would make an interesting little discussion for … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 27, 2015

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

I’ve been a little remiss lately with the photo of the week, but among other things, I’ve been out getting new pictures to fill this spot, including the one above that I shot last Wednesday while visiting Mr. Jefferson’s … Continue reading →

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Travels and Adventures

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

Two weeks ago, She Who Must Be Obeyed and I set off on a cross-country adventure. The occasion for the trip was a son’s graduation from Seminary in Lincoln, Illinois. After that, we traveled to southwest Wisconsin to pick up … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Grace

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I … Continue reading →

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Christian Relationship

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3:18-4:1 In this section, Paul gives insight to how Christians should behave in the major personal relationships of daily life. In 3:18-19, he speaks of husbands and wives, in 3:20-21 he speaks of parents and children, and from 3:22-4:1, … Continue reading →

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Living Christ

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with … Continue reading →

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Victory in Christ

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3: 5-14 Since this is a longer section, I won’t reproduce it here, and I hope you’ll read it on your own… In the last section, we saw Paul teach us how to live our new lives, by setting … Continue reading →

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Looking Upward

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life … Continue reading →

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Man’s Rules

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? These rules, which … Continue reading →