Tag Archives: Bible

Introduction to Mark

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

Having completed Jude and James, it’s time to move on here… what do I write about? I’ve  quite enjoyed just going through New Testament books with you over the past few months, so that seemed natural enough to continue, and … Continue reading →

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‘Reflections on Galatians’ Released

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today I’m pleased to announce, relieved actually, that “Reflections on Galatians” is available for download from my website.  As I was going through it again, I was really impressed with how well it goes with our just completed study of … Continue reading →

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Ever Present

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

I think we all have times when it seems that our world has been turned topsy-turvy. I think we all have times when we aren’t quite sure which way to go or how best to proceed… We might cry out … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

The alarm didn’t go off that morning, and this chilling reality sent shock waves through Dave’s groggy brain; “Oh no, I’m late!” He jumped out of bed and into the shower, then he got dressed and ran out the door. … Continue reading →

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Finally, prayer

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

James 5:13-20 In concluding his letter, James speaks on prayer in the only passage in his letter that doesn’t have a direct parallel in the Sermon on the Mount. Actually, this is one of the strongest statements concerning the power … Continue reading →

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Patience my friends!

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

James 5:7-12 This passage opens with the words, “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters…” (James 5:7a) and to really lock our understanding of it up, we should look at the word “then.” The Greek word here is oun which means “then, … Continue reading →

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Quiet Lives

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not … Continue reading →

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Who am I to Judge my Neighbor?

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister[d] or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment … Continue reading →

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Holding on to Conflict

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Or do you think Scripture says without reason that … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Wayward Angel, part 2, REDUX

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

Exactly one year ago, i ran this post here, and since there are so many new readers I thought I’d run it again today and tomorrow. It’s a fictional story about spiritual warfare, it is not a Bible study! I hope you … Continue reading →

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