Tag Archives: attitude

Hope

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

It has been said that the only force that is stronger than fear is hope. People who have hope will often do amazing things, while people who are without hope will march quietly to slaughter.  One of the great tragedies … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Heart

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

If we have a steadfast heart we will hold fast to something; we will not drift away. If our heart is steadfast for God we will hold fast to Him.  With this obvious thought in mind, what else will result … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Encouragement

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Don Merritt

2Thessalonians 2:13-17 Paul has written this second letter to the believers in Thessalonica to encourage them in their time of persecution and to address an attempt by a person or persons unknown to us to deceive them into thinking that … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 16:33

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. This maxim should give us pause; especially if we are wise. Why do we do the things we do, to advance His glory or to glorify ourselves? If we … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 15:18

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. This one requires no comment from me; let us bask in its simplicity and truth.

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The Problem When Jesus Arrived

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 12:9

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food. Many years ago a man called me and wanted to meet for lunch; he had a business proposition to discuss. He … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Concluding Remarks

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 11:18

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. What a fascinating thing to say! When this was first written down, and for many centuries after, women were second class citizens, not taken very seriously in society in … Continue reading →

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Praying Boldly

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

How often do we pray with boldness?  No, I mean with real boldness…? Do we ask God for big things, as opposed to routine things?  Do we ask God to take the battle right to the enemy, or to win … Continue reading →

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