Tag Archives: Prayer

A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

  Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may … Continue reading →

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His Will

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to … Continue reading →

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Oh No, Not Again!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Do you ever have those days when you just want to throw something against the wall? I have.  Often it has something to do with computers! Just grabbing an object and throwing it against the wall might make you feel … Continue reading →

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We love because he first loved us

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And … Continue reading →

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Do you really know for sure?

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. … Continue reading →

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Children of God

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we … Continue reading →

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A Warning

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today’s Text: 1 John 2:18-27 So far in this letter, John has given us a reminder of the supremacy of Jesus Christ; who He is, what He is and His nature. John gave us a comparison and contrast of what … Continue reading →

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Anybody Listening?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Most people would agree that listening is an important skill; most of us aren’t all that good at it.  It’s hard to communicate when all of the communication goes only one way! I’m not talking about listening to other people, … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Grace

Posted on January 28, 2014 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 may proclaim it clearly, … Continue reading →

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EXTRA!!! Finding God’s Presnce

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 What is God’s will for us? Where can we find joy? Is it God’s will that we … Continue reading →

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