Tag Archives: Bible

Who is Sacred, Who is Not

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Don Merritt

How would you approach such a quandary as a Christian? Would you approach it as a legalist and say that a person is sacred if they have behaved themselves and done certain other things that make them “cool” in the … Continue reading →

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Strife and Peace

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Don Merritt

Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10 Have you ever known someone who is always involved in controversy, arguments and disputes? Have you ever wondered why they have so … Continue reading →

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The Cry of My Heart

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Don Merritt

How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 What does your soul yearn for what does your heart cry … Continue reading →

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In God Will I Trust

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence?  How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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Moving on to Maturity

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Don Merritt

Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of … Continue reading →

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Relationship 201

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Don Merritt

Many of you who read this are familiar with the concept of spiritual disciplines. A spiritual discipline is a spiritual practice that is designed to bring a person closer to God by doing a thing or things such as prayer, … Continue reading →

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Relationship 101

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 What is God’s will for us? Where can we find joy? Is it God’s will that we … Continue reading →

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Rejoicing or Groaning

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29:2 If you ask most people whether they would prefer to be ruled by righteous or wicked rulers, I think it’s safe to … Continue reading →

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To Return Home

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great … Continue reading →

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Days of Praise

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has … Continue reading →

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