Tag Archives: Bible

In the Mist

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

There’s something about a misty morning that grabs the imagination, don’t you agree?  The day is stretched out ahead of you, but it’s hard to see exactly where it will lead; will it be a good one, or will it … Continue reading →

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Put Your Trust in God

Posted on August 22, 2015 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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Epilogue to our Discussion about Church

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Thoughts for the Christian blogger So often I’ve been amazed at what I see here in the Christian blogging community. In some cases, I’ve read a blogger’s posts over time and seen tremendous growth; in others I’ve noticed several bloggers … Continue reading →

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Church as Relationship

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Church began with relationship, the relationship between Jesus and His disciples. Each of the disciples knew Jesus in fact they knew Him pretty well, at least in human terms. They spent three years together travelling, eating, talking, laughing, crying and … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ and How we “Do Church”

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Is church a list of programs, or a set of traditions, ceremonies and pageantry? Does it really matter what style of music you have, or whether or not the preacher (by whatever name) wears robes, a suit or jeans? Is … Continue reading →

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A Challenge

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Don Merritt

Recently I filled in preaching in a church where I have filled in several times over the last couple of years. This was the sermon text: What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.” … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

God will provide for our needs; this is something most people know, but some become a little confused by it. The statement does not mean that all we need to do sit on our chairs and wait for Him to … Continue reading →

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The Narrow Door

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” Luke 13:24 Most everyone knows this passage (Luke 13:22-30) in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the … Continue reading →

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There Really is Hope for Us!

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

There are times in the life of a people when things can look pretty bleak; there are certainly times in our individual lives when the same situation exists.  Times when everything that used to work no longer produce results, times … Continue reading →

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Where the guns fell silent

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

This was the home of Wilmer McLean and his family on that fateful in April of 1865. I had the opportunity to visit this home a couple of weeks back, and I thought I would share a little about my … Continue reading →

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