Category Archives: Christian Life

Your First love

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.  If you do not repent, I will come to you and … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Spirit of God is described in many ways in Scripture, but no matter how it is described, it’s always there somewhere…  In Genesis, it’s spoken of this way: n the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and … Continue reading →

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Tranquil Scenes

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Last summer, I visited this little town in the mountains of West Virginia.  The surrounding scenery is beautiful, everywhere I went I could hear birds singing happily.  There were few cars, little modern-day clutter, and clear blue skies.  As I … Continue reading →

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The Climax of the Ages

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 2 Peter 3:10 Here we are … Continue reading →

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Peter’s Application

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

  This morning, let’s have a look at 2 Peter 3:1-9, and later on, we’ll visit 3:10-18 and complete our tour of Peter’s letters.  I must admit that this is my very favorite chapter of Peter’s… awesome!  It clearly and … Continue reading →

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An Eyewitness to Greatness

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice … Continue reading →

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Always Growing

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this … Continue reading →

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Participation in Christ

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you … Continue reading →

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Summing it all up

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,  casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a … Continue reading →

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Within the Church

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Peter is winding up his letter now with some insight that he shares with local church leaders… and the younger men. First for the leadership: To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings … Continue reading →

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