Monthly Archives: July 2025

BONUS POST: Finding God’s Presence

Posted on July 2, 2025 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 →

Posted in Bible, Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Conversation and a Conclusion

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 We have seen passages in which Paul is so blunt that his meaning is hard to miss, but from our perspective, this is not one of those. If we aren’t careful, we can quote verses from this … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Raising our Sights

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Paul Throws a Curve Ball

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

An Instructive Relationship

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ is an instructive one, for He leads us in His ways. Show me your ways, O Lord,    teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me,    for you are God my Savior,     and my hope is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment