Tag Archives: Applied Theology

Evil on the Rise?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Don Merritt

Is Evil on the rise in today’s world? In light of the news of recent years, many people might think… in the Middle East or other areas that seem remote and far away. But how about in places closer to … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors for Christ

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has … Continue reading →

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Mercy Me!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7) Imagine going in to a convenience store and pointing a gun at the clerk and demanding cash. The clerk gives you the cash, and then you shoot the … Continue reading →

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Aftermath: Rebellion and Hope

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Don Merritt

Adam and Eve had the perfect life in the Garden of Eden… and they messed it up by rebelling against God. There was a price to be paid, and they would certainly pay it. We covered their life in the … Continue reading →

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What Happened Next in the Garden?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

or… how to get kicked out of Paradise If you haven’t read my first post about the Garden, you might want to click here before you continue. Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden in perfect fellowship with … Continue reading →

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the dawn of time

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Don Merritt

All frames of reference have a beginning point, and for the Christian, it begins with the dawn of time, when God made the universe and everything in it. God made humanity last, and put the man and the woman who … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Gift of All

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Don Merritt

What is the greatest gift you have ever received? There could be quite a few answers to a question like that; for me, the greatest gift I’ve ever received can be summed up in this picture… This picture is called … Continue reading →

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What is Truth?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Don Merritt

Since I am new at blogging, I thought I would start with a light and simple topic: What is Truth? Well maybe it isn’t all that light and simple, but it sure is basic as a life’s reference. The picture … Continue reading →