Tag Archives: Bible

Having Mercy

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Don Merritt

Countless generations have come to understand their need for mercy; countless generations have found it. Ours is no different. Of course there have always been those who think they do not need it, and these are a sad lot.  They … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t debate any more- Redux

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Don Merritt

I’ve mentioned this post recently and thought I’d share it today for those who weren’t here back in October 2013 when it originally ran… Before you read this be warned! This is a story of a doctrinal debate that happened in … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast: June 23, 2021

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Don Merritt

The first of our weekly podcasts features a message of hope and joy from Colossians 3:15-17… Listen Now

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Naked Before God: Praying in Humility- Redux

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

Note: I was very surprised this morning to see that this post, posted in April of 2016, is my most viewed post of 2021 thus far. I was struck that a post several thousand posts ago is being found by people … Continue reading →

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Love, Justice and Our Response

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

I will sing of your love and justice;    to you, Lord, I will sing praise.I will be careful to lead a blameless life—    when will you come to me? Psalm 101:1-2a At first this may seem to be quite simple, but look closely and … Continue reading →

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Peacemakers

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Don Merritt

We have already seen that as Jesus went forth proclaiming the Kingdom, that healing, and restoration of wholeness went in His wake, for the restoration of wholeness, including the restoration of relationships torn by the hostility of this world is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 6, 2021

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Don Merritt

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who … Continue reading →

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To See God

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Don Merritt

The expression “pure in heart” refers to a person whose inner most thoughts, motivation and purpose are pure, clean, wholesome and good; this is the one who will see God. To see God is to believe in God, and even … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 30, 2021

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

Romans 12:17-21 In 12:1-16 Paul has discussed our response to grace with a series of short statements that stem from the theme of sincere love, but in 17 ff. he seems to focus on one particular subject: Revenge. While the … Continue reading →

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Merciful

Posted on May 22, 2021 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 a … Continue reading →

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