Category Archives: Bible

Something to Mark the Day

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Don Merritt

As most of you know, today is the 4th of July, Independence Day. If you aren’t American, this is a big deal over here, marked by parades, picnics, family and community get-togethers, BBQ’s, baseball games, fireworks… well, you get the … Continue reading →

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

Final Thoughts

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

In vv. 12-14 Paul gives some instructions relating to some of the men who were on the road at the time of his writing, and then comes to the key verse that sums everything up in one sentence: Our people … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Paul Gives us Some Extra Insight

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because … Continue reading →

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

Peace and Harmony

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Don Merritt

These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Final Few Tips for New Bloggers

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

As I finished up my second post of tips for new bloggers, I realized that I had led people into an area that could use some further explaining. I was talking about posting regularly and made mention of the need … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian living | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Weekly Podcast: June 30, 2021

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

Good Morning to you! This week’s podcast comes from 1 John 3:16-18 and is all about putting love into action; you won’t want to miss it! Listen Now

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

God’s Grace Changed Everything

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Paul Continues His Instructions to Titus

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Sunday Sermon Notes: June 27, 2021

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Don Merritt

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Class Notes | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Paul Gets Tough

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Don Merritt

For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision group. They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach—and that for the sake of dishonest gain. One … Continue reading →

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