Tag Archives: Bible

#9: Why I Don’t Debate Any More

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Well who can forget this classic? Originally posted on October 12, 2013, this one got 78 comments and had a rather long lifespan, for as I recall, I was taken to task for just about anything you can imagine. I … Continue reading →

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#10 The Role Prayer Plays in Spiritual Growth

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Here is the 10th most viewed post on The Life Project, from May 3,  2012: Over the last week or so, it seems that every post on this blog has dealt with spiritual growth and its importance in daily life, … Continue reading →

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I’ve Made an Executive Decision…

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

On Wednesday of this week (the 19th) we are heading off on a little trip to sunny places for a week, and will return late the following Wednesday. I thought I would just be “dark” here at The Life Project, … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on John” Released

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ve added “Reflections on John” to the “Reflections” series today, and I hope you’ll check it out.  In this one, I’ve added suggestions for those of you who use these for small group studies at the end. As with all … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Autumn

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

When I was a kid growing up in Los Angeles, I always looked forward to the Fall; it has been my favorite season for as long as I can remember.  There’s so much about it to like: pumpkins, changing leaves, … Continue reading →

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My Annual Post on Halloween

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is my fourth October on Word Press, and in each of the past three years I have posted something about Halloween.  I’ve noticed that there aren’t as many this year on the subject… but there’s still time, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Things Will Be Different (1)

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

Part 1 John 16:16-24 Jesus is continuing His “Farewell Discourse” here, and today’s text is a continuation of what He was saying in our previous text.  You might recall that we ended last time with verse 16 as transition from … Continue reading →

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It’s All about Priorities

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 12:1-11 The scene for this text is set at six days before Passover when Jesus and his group reach Bethany.  This is also right after he has raised Lazarus from the tomb and Lazarus, Mary and Martha are in … Continue reading →

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We Are Loved!

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s pretty normal for each of us to feel unloved at times, but we need not stay there.  Jesus loves you.  OK, maybe that seems cliché, but is it really? Whenever you are in this sort of funk, just remember who loves … Continue reading →

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The Bread of Life, part 2

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 6:42-71 And now, the thrill-packed conclusion: 43-52:  Jesus tells them to stop grumbling amongst themselves, always a command we need to keep in mind, for while we grumble we neglect what He is teaching.  He goes on to give … Continue reading →

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