Monthly Archives: May 2014

Great Advice

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, … Continue reading →

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It’s the Truth

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are times when I wonder about things; times when I wonder if God is mad at me, or if he will listen to me or answer my pleas… There are times when it seems like He won’t; that He … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in the Lord Always

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Plea

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already … Continue reading →

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Onward!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Accounting

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost … Continue reading →

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Confidence… in what?

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators … Continue reading →

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Something New

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ve started a new project that I thought I would share with you. I’ve begun to go back and collect my posts on books of the Bible and copy them into documents on each book. So far, these cover the … Continue reading →

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Looking Out for Jesus

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Philippians 2:19-30 In this section, Paul moves back into some personal comments. He is talking about two other men who are with him, but who are not prisoners, Timothy and Epaphroditus. In the first several verses, Paul is telling the Philippians … Continue reading →

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It’s Always About His Purpose

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly … Continue reading →