Author Archives: Don Merritt

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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.

Love is the Answer

Posted on May 12, 2025 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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It’s Getting Serious

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions … Continue reading →

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That Which is Possible

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Don Merritt
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An Empowering Relationship

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with Jesus Christ is an empowering relationship.  This relationship provides us with all that we need to walk with Him through this life, and no matter what may happen to us along the way, no matter how many … Continue reading →

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Freedom in Christ

Posted on May 9, 2025 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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Off to a quick start!

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Don Merritt

Jude gives us a typical greeting in the first 2 verses, telling us who is writing and extending his good wishes in love to his recipients.  Then he quickly moves to his purpose for writing: Dear friends, although I was … Continue reading →

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Paul Goes Radical

Posted on May 8, 2025 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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Peaceful Waters

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

I was walking through the woods once,  and I came upon this scene…  The woods were cool and fresh in the stillness of the early morning light and I came upon this little stream suddenly.  The babble of the water … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Loving Concern

Posted on May 7, 2025 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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Jude: An Introduction

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Starting today, I’ll be posting items about the Book of Jude on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. I hope you’ll find these posts interesting, and if nothing else, you won’t come across that many studies of this book, so these … Continue reading →

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