Category Archives: Christian Life

Building Homes; Building Lives

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like.  They are like a man building … Continue reading →

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Trees, Fruit and the Content of Your Heart

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Don Merritt

“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn bushes, or grapes from briers. A good man brings good things out of … Continue reading →

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Judging Others: Who, me?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, … Continue reading →

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Love Your Enemies, part 2

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. … Continue reading →

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Love Your Enemies, part 1

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. … Continue reading →

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Hate Speak

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Don Merritt

Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. (Luke 6:22) Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how … Continue reading →

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Weeping and Laughter

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Don Merritt

Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. (Luke 6:21b) Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. (Luke 6:25n) Jesus was “a man of sorrows” and yet we see many times in the … Continue reading →

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Hunger and Plenty

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. (Luke 6:21) Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. (Luke 6:25) Jesus continues His theme here as His remarks to his followers continued. … Continue reading →

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Born of the Spirit

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

 “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’  The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or … Continue reading →

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Taxi to the Airport

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Don Merritt

Yjos post was originally posted here 4 years ago, and it is worth retelling the story, so I am re-posting today. I hope you find it interesting. Last week I was called out-of-town for a trip I wanted nothing to … Continue reading →

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