Category Archives: Christian Life

It’s not what it appears to be!

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

I was really pleased at the way this picture turned out; what a beautiful old home! Don’t you get a sense of the charm of yesteryear when you look at it?  It just oozes the best of late Victorian living… … Continue reading →

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Our Tower of Strength

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

Our Lord is a tower of strength, but many times we don’t see Him that way.  He rises above everything that we will ever encounter in this life, but we aren’t always conscious of the fact.  His strength is not … Continue reading →

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The Closing

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to … Continue reading →

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God Cannot be Mocked

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in … Continue reading →

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Love in the Spirit

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law … Continue reading →

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Redeemed

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in … Continue reading →

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Flesh, Life and Spirit

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each … Continue reading →

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Love is the Answer

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If … Continue reading →

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Where Can I Find Some Hope?

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

A few months back I came across a picture on the net that looked like it might have actually been a poster.  On it was a picture of a teapot and the words, “Where there is tea, there is hope.” … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Loving Concern

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? … Continue reading →

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