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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.

Sunday Sermon Notes: June 2, 2019

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: Fully Human Text: Hebrews 4:14-18 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— and free those who … Continue reading →

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An Inspiring Video

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Don Merritt

When I ran into this video last night, I really couldn’t believe I’d never seen it before; it’s been around for about six years now. Clayton Kershaw may well be the best pitcher of his generation, but make no mistake- … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 We have already seen that as Jesus went forth proclaiming the Kingdom, that healing, and restoration of wholeness followed in His wake, for the restoration of … Continue reading →

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To See God

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 The expression “pure in heart” refers to a person whose inner most thoughts, motivation and purpose are pure, clean, wholesome and good; this is the one who … Continue reading →

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Mercy

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7 In verses 7-10, we see a shift from basic personal and physical circumstances into a set of social principles or values that are the identifying aspect of Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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For They Will Be Filled

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 I doubt that I need to discuss what it means to “hunger and thirst for righteousness” so let’s jump directly to what will become … Continue reading →

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For They Will Inherit the Earth

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 A person who is “meek” is often thought of as being resigned to their circumstances, even weak, but that really isn’t what is being described here. Those who … Continue reading →

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Those Who Mourn

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Most of the time, we don’t associate blessing with mourning; maybe we should rethink this… Matthew didn’t actually say what those blessed ones are mourning; it could be … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 30, 2019

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Don Merritt
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Poor in Spirit

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 The first Beatitude speaks of those who are “poor in spirit”. Much has been made about the difference between Matthew’s language and that of Luke … Continue reading →

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