Tag Archives: Christian

A Brief Introduction to Titus

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Don Merritt

We don’t know a great deal about Titus; he’s only mentioned a few times in the New Testament (2 Cor. 2:13; 7:6; Gal. 2:1; 2 Tim. 4:10; Tit. 1:4). We can glean a few things, however, from these mentions: He … Continue reading →

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Some Tips for New Bloggers

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Don Merritt

I’m not the best blogger out there; let’s get that out of the way right now. Yet I have been blogging since 2011, have posted over thousands of times and have lots of hits, so at least I have a … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast: June 23, 2021

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Don Merritt

The first of our weekly podcasts features a message of hope and joy from Colossians 3:15-17… Listen Now

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Naked Before God: Praying in Humility- Redux

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

Note: I was very surprised this morning to see that this post, posted in April of 2016, is my most viewed post of 2021 thus far. I was struck that a post several thousand posts ago is being found by people … Continue reading →

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Love, Justice and Our Response

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

I will sing of your love and justice;    to you, Lord, I will sing praise.I will be careful to lead a blameless life—    when will you come to me? Psalm 101:1-2a At first this may seem to be quite simple, but look closely and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 6, 2021

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Don Merritt

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who … Continue reading →

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To See God

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Don Merritt

The expression “pure in heart” refers to a person whose inner most thoughts, motivation and purpose are pure, clean, wholesome and good; this is the one who will see God. To see God is to believe in God, and even … Continue reading →

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Concluding Remarks

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Don Merritt

Philippians 4:10-23 Paul closes out his letter in this final part of chapter four. This is largely a personal message to the Philippians, but there are some things about it that we can learn, especially if we keep the theme … Continue reading →

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Amazing Insight

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, … Continue reading →

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Paul Point of Viewing

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Don Merritt

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your … Continue reading →

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