Tag Archives: attitude

Shining in the Darkness

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 1:5-9 Verse 5 begins the next little section of John’s text, a section that continues through verse 13. The theme is that of the manifestation of the Word in this dark world, and in this it is interesting to … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made;     let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every … Continue reading →

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One of “those” times

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

There is a time for everything,     and a season for every activity under the heavens:     a time to be born and a time to die,     a time to plant and a time to uproot,     a time … Continue reading →

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Have I Done Enough?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are so many people who seem to be tireless in their service of others; so many who labor for years in service to our Lord.  Other people do a few things and feel that they have done their share, … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love John

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

I think John is my favorite Apostle; he is so deep on the one hand and so simple and direct on the other that he makes tough theology so obvious. How is a person born again, and why should we … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence?  How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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What? Me?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ll bet you know somebody who will never put up with a slight or an insult.  I’ll bet this person will react strongly and immediately in this kind of a situation and give the other person a piece of their … Continue reading →

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Master and Servant

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of … Continue reading →

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Focus on the Family

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do … Continue reading →

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Having Faith

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 People talk about faith quite often, sometimes in a negative way but most often in a positive way…  Faith is … Continue reading →

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