Category Archives: Christian Life

Moving on to Maturity

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Don Merritt

Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of … Continue reading →

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Relationship 201

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Don Merritt

Many of you who read this are familiar with the concept of spiritual disciplines. A spiritual discipline is a spiritual practice that is designed to bring a person closer to God by doing a thing or things such as prayer, … Continue reading →

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Relationship 101

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 What is God’s will for us? Where can we find joy? Is it God’s will that we … Continue reading →

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Rejoicing or Groaning

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29:2 If you ask most people whether they would prefer to be ruled by righteous or wicked rulers, I think it’s safe to … Continue reading →

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Making Your Point by Changing the Meaning of Words

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

It is entirely normal for word usage to change over time as a language and culture evolves. This is one reason that most people today no longer use the older English translations of the Bible; they are written in a … Continue reading →

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To Return Home

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great … Continue reading →

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Regular, Sweet, Unsweetened and the Highly Irregular

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

My favorite two drinks in all the world are water and iced tea; oh I like other things too, but these are my favorites. Particularly in the summer, I enjoy a glass of iced tea… I first came to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Days of Praise

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has … Continue reading →

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The Victory He Has Given Us

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Don Merritt

There are days in my life that don’t feel very victorious; how about you? There are also days when I’m not feeling all that strong or confident in the future; maybe you have those days also. I’ve lived life long … Continue reading →

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Giving Praise

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

Credit and praise are tossed around quite a bit; people thank their teachers, parents, coaches… and “the Academy.”  People often thank others for something they have said or done; all of this is a good thing. Usually missing from the … Continue reading →

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