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Raising our Sights

Posted on January 24, 2014 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 is now … Continue reading →

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No More Shadows

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in … Continue reading →

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Fullness in Christ

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form,  and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by … Continue reading →

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Seek Him Only

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you … Continue reading →

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First Light

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

There’s something about the first light of dawn that grabs the imagination.  The hope that a new day brings, the potential of a fresh start, the assurance of the end of the long dark night, or a reminder of that … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Struggle, Our Struggle

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

This morning I was reading the first part of Colossians chapter 2, and I thought that I might mention a couple of things that struck me as important…  Specifically, I’m referring to Col. 2:1-5. In these verses, Paul mentions to … Continue reading →

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A Little Quiet

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet at times.  It helps us to recharge, to relax and to calm our thoughts.  Yes, we all need a little peace and quiet, a little … Continue reading →

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This is the Gospel!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in … Continue reading →

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The Son Is!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

 For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 3:11 Sometimes I begin to wonder if the Body of Christ can ever be united, the rest of the time I think it never will … Continue reading →

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