Monthly Archives: May 2015

Redeemed!

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in … Continue reading →

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Rebellion!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;  idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions  and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like … Continue reading →

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Flesh, Life and Spirit

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each … Continue reading →

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Love is the Answer

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If … Continue reading →

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Freedom in Christ

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.  Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be … Continue reading →

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Paul Gets Radical

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

 Tell me, you who want to be under the law, are you not aware of what the law says? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. His son … Continue reading →

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Why do we need those secateurs: Secret Santa Blog Day

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

Three years Jesus nurtured his disciples as they walked, talked and healed.  Out of hundreds, He chose twelve to nurture. It takes three years of nurturing for a vine to become fruitful.  There are two pruning seasons: early winter and … Continue reading →

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Loving Concern

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? … Continue reading →

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Sonship!

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his … Continue reading →

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“Abraham’s Seed”

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Don Merritt

Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. Now … Continue reading →

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