Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

Glory to God in Culture

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

We Christians can be critical of culture; I include myself in this statement.  It is actually quite easy to be critical of culture since culture involves so many questionable things; especially present day culture.  We would be making a mistake, … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Break

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

Here in Northwestern Illinois nature has been taking a break; winter has more or less been absent for a few weeks.  Even on my recent trip our west winter seemed to be on holiday. The weatherman says Old Man Winter … Continue reading →

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He’s my Rock!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Heb. 13:8) The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest the world of now … Continue reading →

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Freedom!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

‘”Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.’ (1 Cor. 10:23-24) There is great freedom in life for the Christian.  Most of the … Continue reading →

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Conquering Monday

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37) Another Monday morning, and I don’t know about you, but I was kind of enjoying the weekend… I don’t want to do the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 8

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus Calls Disciples Today’s Text: John 1:36-51 Introduction This section deals with the call of disciples of Jesus.  It is interesting to note that this concept has its beginning as a reaction to the testimony of John, as opposed to … Continue reading →

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Grace for the Humble

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

 “God opposes the proud    but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6) Have you ever come across a proud person? Of course you have, in fact most of us can be proud ourselves from time to time.  A proud person … Continue reading →

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Renew my strength O LORD!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

“but those who hope in the LORD        will renew their strength.        They will soar on wings like eagles;        they will run and not grow weary,        they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) Our Lord … Continue reading →

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The Power of God for Salvation

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16) Are you ashamed of the Gospel?  Of course not!  … Continue reading →

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Christ is Supreme

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” (Colossians 1:15) Have you ever wondered what God is really like?  What would God say about this, what would God do about that? Jesus is the image … Continue reading →

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