Tag Archives: Bible

Simplicity, Naïveté and the Ways of God

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

Recently a friend of mine was speaking with a small group of people; they were asking him questions about various things. One of them asked him what kind of programs and outreach activities he thought would best help a church … Continue reading →

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Kids!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

The other day I had occasion to recall a conversation I had with my daughter years ago; she might not appreciate me disclosing it to the world, but then she doesn’t read my blog! Life is good… We were talking … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Heart

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

If we have a steadfast heart we will hold fast to something; we will not drift away. If our heart is steadfast for God we will hold fast to Him.  With this obvious thought in mind, what else will result … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 15:18

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. This one requires no comment from me; let us bask in its simplicity and truth.

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A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

  Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 14:29

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Whoever is patient has great understanding,     but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. I’m not really sure what I can say to enhance or explain this proverb, for it seems pretty obvious to me what Solomon is getting at, other … Continue reading →

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Beginning Anew

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus told the disciples, now Apostles, to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came upon them, and in a short time, the Spirit did come upon them; this and its aftermath  is described in Acts chapter 2. Whatever their … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus had been crucified and hastily put into a tomb; they waited. What were they waiting for exactly? Who can say… It is hard to imagine what was going through the minds of His disciples, and those others who had … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Thing Ever

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

When Jesus went to the cross to pay the price for our sins, it was the greatest event in all of history, but it was surpassed only a couple of days later when He burst forth from the grave!  In … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 11:18

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. What a fascinating thing to say! When this was first written down, and for many centuries after, women were second class citizens, not taken very seriously in society in … Continue reading →

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