Tag Archives: attitude

The Journey: Listening

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

In undertaking this journey of examining our own spiritual fullness, it’s much easier to examine areas where we are strong, but it’s more useful to look into areas in which we are weak. For myself, this is one of the … Continue reading →

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What can I share today?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Here we are, Wednesday already, how the times flies by! As we begin a new day, opportunities lie before us, opportunities to make money, to get things gone and to cross off everything on our “to do” lists. But there … Continue reading →

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Disciple: Spiritual Gifts

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Making disciples is an endeavor that is very hard to separate from the discussion of spiritual gifts, both in terms of the gifts of the disciple and the gifts of his subject. Both have one or more spiritual gifts, and … Continue reading →

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Great is the LORD!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:3 What are you doing today? Are you going to work, to school, to the Mall? Will you be doing housework, yard work, watching TV…? Consider how much time we … Continue reading →

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The New Covenant, part 2

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

New Covenant Terms In the Old Covenant, man’s promises were the terms of the covenant; man’s obligations. That these obligations needed to be kept was obvious, and those obligations are clearly listed. What are our obligations (terms or stipulations) living … Continue reading →

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Healing

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: November 17

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

The End of the Story Today’s Text: Matthew 25 Introduction Chapter 25 is a direct continuation of 24: 35-51, so it will be helpful to keep in mind what transpired in that section before we continue. Jesus had been telling … Continue reading →

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Changes and big prayers

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

I noticed many changes in our Nation’s Capital this year that Americans might want to think about. I also have many dear followers who are in other countries, and these things may apply where you are, too; I don’t know … Continue reading →

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O Glorious Day!

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Don Merritt

A new day dawns, and as the light chases away the darkness, God’s glory is revealed to a slumbering world. The air is crisp and cool and filled with the expectation of newness and hope, yet there is a certain … Continue reading →

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OK Now What?

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

This morning was bright, sunny and crisp here, and I set out to get some pictures. I made sure to bring extra batteries with me as I caught the train downtown. My plan was to get some shots around the … Continue reading →