Category Archives: Christian Life

Hope

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

It has been said that the only force that is stronger than fear is hope. People who have hope will often do amazing things, while people who are without hope will march quietly to slaughter.  One of the great tragedies … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Secret Santa Blog Day

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on Just me being curious:
How much love is there in this church of blogs? How much trust? How much is it really “about the cause and not the applause”? (thank you, Melissa: http://workforthecausenottheapplause.com) After Susan’s great guest…

Posted in Christian Life | 2 Comments

Steadfast Heart

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

If we have a steadfast heart we will hold fast to something; we will not drift away. If our heart is steadfast for God we will hold fast to Him.  With this obvious thought in mind, what else will result … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

  Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Proverbs 14:29

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Whoever is patient has great understanding,     but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. I’m not really sure what I can say to enhance or explain this proverb, for it seems pretty obvious to me what Solomon is getting at, other … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Beginning Anew

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus told the disciples, now Apostles, to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came upon them, and in a short time, the Spirit did come upon them; this and its aftermath  is described in Acts chapter 2. Whatever their … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

In the Garden

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

It was a garden where the great event took place, the event that both confirmed and changed everything, for you see, that garden tomb is empty!  In a sense, our rebirth took place in a garden. I can’t speak for … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Waiting

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus had been crucified and hastily put into a tomb; they waited. What were they waiting for exactly? Who can say… It is hard to imagine what was going through the minds of His disciples, and those others who had … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Kingdom on a Cross

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus was the very embodiment of the Kingdom of God; we know that for certain. Everywhere He went He preached the Kingdom, healed the sick, made the lame walk, restored sight to the blind and chased out demons: The Kingdom … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Respected by all who knew him

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Don Merritt

We say this about people sometimes, but we don’t usually mean it literally; it’s a nice thing to say though. I lost a dear friend, a dear brother in Christ the other day, and he was respected by all knew … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment