Tag Archives: Bible

For They Will Be Filled

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Don Merritt

I doubt that I need to discuss what it means to “hunger and thirst for righteousness” so let’s jump directly to what will become of the one who has no such desire. I think we can safely assume that … Continue reading →

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For They Will Inherit the Earth

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

A person who is “meek” is often thought of as being resigned to their circumstances, even weak, but that really isn’t what is being described here. Those who are “meek” are those who understand that they are dependent upon God, … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Those Who Mourn

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

Most of the time, we don’t associate blessing with mourning; maybe we should rethink this… Matthew didn’t actually say what those blessed ones are mourning; it could be the loss of a loved one, it could be the loss of … Continue reading →

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Poor in Spirit

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Don Merritt

The first Beatitude speaks of those who are “poor in spirit”. Much has been made about the difference between Matthew’s language and that of Luke in Luke 6:20, for Luke merely says “the poor”. Does Matthew have more in mind … Continue reading →

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Mercy

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

Mercy is the most fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. We only have a relationship with God because of His tremendous mercy, for without it, we are permanently estranged from Him. Thus, Jesus teaches mercy on our parts as … Continue reading →

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Be strong in grace

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Even in the most difficult of times

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Bowing Down Before Him

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice Psalm 95:6-7 Abraham … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Don Merritt

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Leading up to these verses … Continue reading →