Category Archives: Christian Life

You Should be Fasting!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Mark 2:18-22 Parallel Texts: Matthew 9:14-17; Luke 5:33-39 The next scene Mark jumps to is one in which we find both John’s disciples and the Pharisees fasting, while Jesus and His disciples are going on as normal. Curious about this, … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

God will provide for our needs; this is something most people know, but some become a little confused by it. The statement does not mean that all we need to do sit on our chairs and wait for Him to … Continue reading →

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Reflections After 70 Years

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

There will be many posts today that recall the tremendous sacrifice of those brave and courageous men who stormed the beaches of Normandy 70 years ago today. Many of those will include the tactical details of the assault, many will … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Bible Study

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

I mentioned in a post a few weeks back that among my current projects was a Bible study on forgiveness that I was putting together for a class that She Who Must Be Obeyed is teaching beginning on June 14. … Continue reading →

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‘Reflections on Galatians’ Released

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today I’m pleased to announce, relieved actually, that “Reflections on Galatians” is available for download from my website.  As I was going through it again, I was really impressed with how well it goes with our just completed study of … Continue reading →

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Ever Present

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

I think we all have times when it seems that our world has been turned topsy-turvy. I think we all have times when we aren’t quite sure which way to go or how best to proceed… We might cry out … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

The alarm didn’t go off that morning, and this chilling reality sent shock waves through Dave’s groggy brain; “Oh no, I’m late!” He jumped out of bed and into the shower, then he got dressed and ran out the door. … Continue reading →

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James and Legalism

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Some commentators have claimed that James is a legalistic book, are they right? Personally, I don’t think so, but I can see why they say it.  There seems to be an impulse in some traditions to assert rules and even … Continue reading →

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Let’s Keep it in Context!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? … Continue reading →

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