Tag Archives: attitude

Because of This I Rejoice

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ … Continue reading →

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The Palace Guard

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I … Continue reading →

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A New Journey Begins

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Apostle Paul sat in jail. He had been arrested for his testimony about Jesus and the power of His Gospel; yep, there he was, chained up in jail alone, miserable, unhappy and afraid… or so we might have thought. … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

  Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may … Continue reading →

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Leaders

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Sacrifices

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. … Continue reading →

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Persevere!

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.  Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because … Continue reading →

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Continue in Love

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you … Continue reading →

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Freshman Class, First Day

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

It was a warm and sunny September morning as the new freshmen  entered their first class at Bible College, BIB 102: New Testament Survey.  As they took their seats, the professor  entered the room. He was in his mid thirties, … Continue reading →

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Listen Carefully!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from … Continue reading →

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