Tag Archives: Bible

Pride, Humility and Relationship with God

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jesus taught in parables to enable His listeners to more easily understand important concepts that may cut close to home.  In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus teaches us about pride and humility in a way that all of us can understand. It … Continue reading →

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There Are Days

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are days in my life that don’t feel very victorious; how about you? There are also days when I’m not feeling all that strong or confident in the future; maybe you have those days also. I’ve lived life long … Continue reading →

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Try Again!

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

All of us have had the experience of something not quite working out the way it was supposed to.  It could be a career move or a relationship.  Maybe it was a business investment or a new church.  Let’s face … Continue reading →

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Intellectuals, Academics and Truth

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

In yesterday’s podcast, I related a story about a couple of self-proclaimed intellectuals leading a group discussion, and my thoughts about the scene that followed. Of course, anybody who knows me will understand that if I put the words “self-proclaimed” … Continue reading →

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Truth

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Does the truth really count for anything anymore? Does anybody really care, or is the truth just whatever it seems like to me? Does government tell us the truth about anything, say the economy for instance?  Do athletes tell the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast: August 11, 2014

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Muddy Waters Today’s podcast is all about a group discussion I attended recently in which two men led a discussion about the difficulties of being an intellectual Christian. I was amazing, and informative, to say the least, and if what … Continue reading →

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Prayer in the Morning

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Is it really necessary for us to spend time in prayer in the morning? I think so. How many posts have I done on this one thing?  I don’t know, but it has been a common theme here because it … Continue reading →

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Our Rock

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest the world of now … Continue reading →

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A Little ‘Inside Baseball’

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

In yesterday’s post reflecting upon our recently completed tour of the Olivet Discourse, I made reference to my thought that this experiment might not be quite a success, and I’ve received a number of very encouraging comments as a result. … Continue reading →

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Grace and Truth

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 It’s a short little verse really, nice phrasing, sort of a lyrical quality, but it falls within a chapter that is full of profound … Continue reading →

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