Category Archives: Christian Life

Poor in Spirit

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Don Merritt

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 in Luke 6:20, for Luke merely says “the poor”. Does Matthew have more in mind … Continue reading →

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Talk to Him

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Mercy

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

Mercy is the most fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. We only have a relationship with God because of His tremendous mercy, for without it, we are permanently estranged from Him. Thus, Jesus teaches mercy on our parts as … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

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The View From Up Here

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Don Merritt

Sometimes I like to go to a high place and look down; you can see a lot from up here. Down there on the streets of town you can see the details, but it’s hard to take in the whole … Continue reading →

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As a new day begins…

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

…each of us will face its challenges. There will be circumstances that develop, circumstances over which we may not have any control, circumstances that we simply cannot fix or that are bigger and stronger than we are. Some will surmount … Continue reading →

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Be strong in grace

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Even in the most difficult of times

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Bowing Down Before Him

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice Psalm 95:6-7 Abraham … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Leading up to these verses … Continue reading →