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Precepts, Premises and Regular Guys

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

OK group, break’s over, let’s get back on the bus! Our next stop is at a place called Precepts, Premises and Regular Guys, as we continue on our journey. Here’s the theory again… “Christian theology is not particularly difficult to … Continue reading →

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OK, so what about Christian theology?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

As we continue on our road trip, we have arrived at the place where we are having a look at the first part of my theory… If you have joined us late, we’re on a road trip for a few … Continue reading →

Welcome to Camp All things are New

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

“Ladies and gentlemen, if you will direct your attention to the left side windows, you will see that we have arrived at Camp All Things are New…” OK, well maybe I didn’t need to do that a second time, but … Continue reading →

Intuitive and Counter-Intuitive

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

“Welcome to our little journey, ladies and gentlemen. We are expecting a little cold weather as we begin, but don’t worry about that, our forecasts is for “seasonal” weather today. Before our bus pulls out of the station, let’s review … Continue reading →

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It still isn’t always easy, but…

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

…that doesn’t mean that it isn’t worth it! Following our Lord does require some effort, however. Now before I go too far, let’s be clear that I am not talking about earning salvation here; far from it in fact. Salvation … Continue reading →

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It’s not Always so Easy

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

It isn’t always that hard, either. Oh, but I haven’t said what “it” is yet, have I? Sorry. “It” is following Jesus Christ. In my last two posts, I have spoken about guilt, shame, form, tradition and following Jesus. A … Continue reading →

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Form, Faith and Following

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’m always intrigued when Christians get into discussions of form in their faith. Normally this form centers around worship, order of worship and programs in churches. I’ve read on this subject in the past, I’ve seen articles in which styles … Continue reading →

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Morning’s Reflection

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Guilt. What a force for destruction! Every single person who reads this has sinned, the person who is writing it has too. The question for today’s reflection is this: Do we torture ourselves with guilt over our sin, or are … Continue reading →

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Reaching Out

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the … Continue reading →

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The Right, the Wrong, and the Radioactive

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

Over the past couple of weeks, I have noticed the firestorm over the Duck Dynasty Program, and those of you who are frequent readers here (bless you!) may have noticed that up until now, I have been silent on this issue. … Continue reading →