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God Has a Plan

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:1-13 Isn’t this an interesting little chunk? Paul mentions “mysteries” several times here, and likens these “mysteries” to the “administration of God’s grace”; what could he be referring to? He mentions a mystery that was made known to him … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation in Christ

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 2:11-22 Paul, in these verses, completes the picture he began in the first 10 verses of this chapter that we covered in yesterday’s post, by tying together the picture of God’s redemption and reconciliation of all people. It is … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast August 27. 2014

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

How We Respond to “Bad Stuff” This week’s podcast came a couple of days later than planned, but it’s here now. This is another little chat coming from one of those group discussions I attend, and it deals with our … Continue reading →

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Prayer, Power and Potential

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul continues his opening of this letter by moving on from the glorious things he has been saying about our redemption into giving thanks for it. Yet as we continue reading this section, I’m sure that you, like … Continue reading →

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A Guarantee

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for … Continue reading →

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Pride, Humility and Relationship with God

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jesus taught in parables to enable His listeners to more easily understand important concepts that may cut close to home. In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus teaches us about pride and humility in a way that all of us can understand. It … Continue reading →

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There Are Days

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are days in my life that don’t feel very victorious; how about you? There are also days when I’m not feeling all that strong or confident in the future; maybe you have those days also. I’ve lived life long … Continue reading →

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Intellectuals, Academics and Truth

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

In yesterday’s podcast, I related a story about a couple of self-proclaimed intellectuals leading a group discussion, and my thoughts about the scene that followed. Of course, anybody who knows me will understand that if I put the words “self-proclaimed” … Continue reading →

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Truth

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Does the truth really count for anything anymore? Does anybody really care, or is the truth just whatever it seems like to me? Does government tell us the truth about anything, say the economy for instance? Do athletes tell the … Continue reading →

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Wanna Hear a Secret?

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

Well, do you? Have you ever had someone ask you this? If so, you probably also know that the person usually says, “promise not to tell?” So, let’s start over… Wanna know a secret? Will you promise to tell everybody? … Continue reading →