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What does the term “love beyond love” mean? We open our heart, mind, body, and soul to loving God and loving others through Him, removing all distance and hostility, keeping us from those moments in life where Christ has intended for us to love and be loved. The framework for this definition comes from withinContinue reading “Chapter One: Love Beyond Love”

God is not only master of the paradox, He is a paradox. The Epistle of Peter describes Jesus as both the most important building block and yet the biggest stumbling block. To the believer this is one more paradox fro the God of the universe and beyond. One of the most profound paradox’s of JesusContinue reading “God of the Paradox – The Paradox of First and Last Live stream is Up!”

1 Peter 2:6-8 For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” 7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected hasContinue reading “God of the Paradox – The Paradox of First and Last”

So much of our national conversation is filled with divisiveness and hatred. As believers, we are called to be the salt that prevents decay and the light that dispels darkness. We can’t allow ourselves to respond to disrespect or hate with disrespect or hate. Having right responses requires having right attitudes, which begin with whatContinue reading “Divisiveness and Hatred”

I’ve been thinking about God’s economy.  It’s so opposite the world’s economy. In God’s economy, if you are blessed, it is so you can bless others.  And it’s not just money. It’s love, hope, joy, faith. . It’s loving without weighing and measuring reciprocity.  It’s believing in miracles for someone who has given up onContinue reading “God’s Economy”

Revelation 1:5-8 “To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood 6 and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even thoseContinue reading “God of the Paradox – The Paradox of Ending and Beginning”

Such a wonderful promise of God’s power and protection as we walk in a broken world until He brings us home!! “To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, powerContinue reading ““Let God’s promises shine on your problem.””

God’s word is miraculous. But it takes courage to read it. Why? Because it creates choices. When what we want is challenged by God’s word, we choose what we believe is best. It might not be active, conscious, intentional choosing, but it is choosing nonetheless. Who knows what is best for our lives? Him orContinue reading “God’s word is miraculous”

Steve Merryman Reunion Community 10/11/2020 In Luke 4 we have the very first passage Jesus ever spoke, it was His first public message, He spelled out what was going to be the theme of His ministry. “The Spirit of the Lord has appointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent meContinue reading “HOW TO EXPERIENCE REAL PERSONAL FREEDOM”

Political turmoil, eroding of biblical morality, increases in natural disasters, persecution of Christians and Jews on the rise, intrusion of the digital world into private lives… the list of things that are in chaos goes on. But the anchor of our faith and Savior of our souls remains the same. Stay anchored to Truth inContinue reading “Political turmoil”