Tag Archives: Bible

Proverbs 11:2

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Why would pride bring disgrace?; what is it about pride that could do that? Isn’t a little pride a good thing; don’t they say that you should have pride … Continue reading →

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Spirit of God

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

The Spirit of God is described in many ways in Scripture, but however it is described, it’s always there somewhere…  In Genesis, it’s spoken of this way:   n the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness … Continue reading →

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Praying Boldly

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

How often do we pray with boldness?  No, I mean with real boldness…? Do we ask God for big things, as opposed to routine things?  Do we ask God to take the battle right to the enemy, or to win … Continue reading →

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Finding Shelter

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

Where do we find shelter? In modern life, people seek shelter and refuge in many places, for instance many seek it in money and possessions.  Others might seek it in a relationship with a loved one, while others might seek … Continue reading →

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Our God Is a Wonderful God

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

May the peoples praise you, O God;     may all the peoples praise you.  May the nations be glad and sing for joy,     for you rule the peoples justly     and guide the nations of the earth.  Psalm 67:3-4 Our God is … Continue reading →

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All Good Things…

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

…must come to an end. And so I is my Illinois adventure. Yes, I’m back in Virginia having spent Monday and much of Tuesday riding the rails across a snow-bound America. I must say that if you have the time, … Continue reading →

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On Our Knees

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

Abraham Lincoln one said that there are times when he found himself falling to his knees before God, for there was no other place for him to go during the darkest days of Civil War.  I think there are times … Continue reading →

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Building Strong Personal Relationships

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:22-31 Suppose someone asked you for advice on how to have a successful marriage; would you have some ideas about what a successful marriage requires?  I would guess that everyone could make a suggestion or two, maybe something simple … Continue reading →

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Powerful Purpose

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

Warships are built for a purpose, and to achieve that purpose they are loaded with power.  When they are well commanded and on the right course, they become very powerful weapons. We too can be powerful weapons as Christians… but … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Hebrews” Released

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Don Merritt

I’m releasing “Reflections on Hebrews” today as a Version 1.0. I have added a fair amount of charts and other info to the series I ran here last year, and hope to expand it into a “Big Boy” book in … Continue reading →

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