Tag Archives: attitude

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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Case Study: Making Changes

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

As time goes on, and as a church begins to be transformed back into vitality, growth and a place of healing, changes will need to be considered.  Changes are often made in worship style, preaching style, and music style for … 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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Case Study: From the Inside looking Out

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back!  After taking a couple of days off from our case study, it’s time to get back into gear, and take a look at a seminal issue of church transformation, and that is the view from the inside out. … Continue reading →

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Peter the Prophet

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

This post is hard to write. The text in 2 Peter Chapter 2, doesn’t lend itself to being broken down into “bite-sized” pieces upon which to easily chew on one at a time, rather it is one big thought.  Reflecting … Continue reading →

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The Nature of Debate

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ve made it clear right here on this blog that I don’t debate any more… No! I’m done with that, period! Yet just because I’m done with, doesn’t mean that plenty of others don’t still play the game, and it … 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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Seriously…?

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

The other day my wife sent me a picture and asked me to “crush it” and my immediate reaction was just to let it go… what’s the point?  You see these kinds of things all the time here on WP, … 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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