Tag Archives: Bible

Boundless Love

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Don Merritt

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) To me, this is an awesome and humbling verse, how about you? God so loved us that He sent … Continue reading →

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Consider Abraham…

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Don Merritt

Do you ever think of yourself being a lot like Abraham? There’s a fair chance that you don’t… after all, he was the greatest figure in the Old Testament, he had a covenant relationship with God, he was a great … Continue reading →

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Living in the Light

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Don Merritt

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) Americans seem to be seeking two things these days: Truth and leadership; Jesus is both. He … Continue reading →

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Aftermath: Rebellion and Hope

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Don Merritt

Adam and Eve had the perfect life in the Garden of Eden… and they messed it up by rebelling against God. There was a price to be paid, and they would certainly pay it. We covered their life in the … Continue reading →

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Rejoice Every Day

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Don Merritt

Back in the early 90’s, I worked in a very stressful place where very few of my fellow employees were ever very happy at work: it was a meat grinder! I made a decision to like it there. In fact, … Continue reading →

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What Happened Next in the Garden?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

or… how to get kicked out of Paradise If you haven’t read my first post about the Garden, you might want to click here before you continue. Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden in perfect fellowship with … Continue reading →

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the dawn of time

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Don Merritt

All frames of reference have a beginning point, and for the Christian, it begins with the dawn of time, when God made the universe and everything in it. God made humanity last, and put the man and the woman who … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Gift of All

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Don Merritt

What is the greatest gift you have ever received? There could be quite a few answers to a question like that; for me, the greatest gift I’ve ever received can be summed up in this picture… This picture is called … Continue reading →

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What is Truth?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Don Merritt

Since I am new at blogging, I thought I would start with a light and simple topic: What is Truth? Well maybe it isn’t all that light and simple, but it sure is basic as a life’s reference. The picture … Continue reading →