Tag Archives: Christian

Why I DON’T Use King James- Redux

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Don Merritt

Here’s another one that I’ve mentioned in recent posts, I may as well share this as well, from March of 2014… Long ago I grew accustomed to receiving “hate” emails from KJV fans.  I should have kept them, because I’m … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t debate any more- Redux

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Don Merritt

I’ve mentioned this post recently and thought I’d share it today for those who weren’t here back in October 2013 when it originally ran… Before you read this be warned! This is a story of a doctrinal debate that happened in … Continue reading →

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Grace and Peace

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Don Merritt
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Hurry Up!

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Don Merritt

Hurry up!  Time is of the essence!  Let’s go, go, go!  Get things done!  Time to run! I’m late!  Rush, rush, rush! Urgent! Move it! Get the lead out! Welcome to another week. Everybody’s always in a big rush, have … Continue reading →

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We all have our problems in life-Redux

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Don Merritt

This post originally ran in May of 2018… I thought it might be interesting to run again again today… Over my years of writing and teaching and preaching, I have had quite a few people take exception to my usual … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

In vv. 12-14 Paul gives some instructions relating to some of the men who were on the road at the time of his writing, and then comes to the key verse that sums everything up in one sentence: Our people … Continue reading →

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Paul Gives us Some Extra Insight

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because … Continue reading →

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Peace and Harmony

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Don Merritt

These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast: June 30, 2021

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

Good Morning to you! This week’s podcast comes from 1 John 3:16-18 and is all about putting love into action; you won’t want to miss it! Listen Now

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God’s Grace Changed Everything

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of … Continue reading →

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