Tag Archives: Christian

Living Hope

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Don Merritt

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or … Continue reading →

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A New Topical Adventure: The Journey

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

I’ve been thinking, always a scary and somewhat dangerous enterprise, about doing a topical series of posts. As I thought about it, it seemed to me that a survey of spiritual disciplines or practices would be a useful place to … Continue reading →

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Herod, Peter and God’s Will

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 12:1-19 Luke shifts scenes, this time we see Herod and his nefarious doings. He arrested some of the believers in Jerusalem to persecute them, and in the process, James was murdered. With this act, Herod noticed his approval rating … Continue reading →

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“Reverent Fear”

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way … Continue reading →

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A Word on the Discipline of Theology

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

I often read and hear Christians say that they don’t like theology or that they don’t want to hear about it or study it; they just want to hear about… (fill in the rest). I also hear others who say … Continue reading →

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Like a Newborn

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. … Continue reading →

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Antioch

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 11:19-30 Once again in these verses, we see the result of the persecution that forced so many believers to flee Jerusalem; they were dispersed a long way, and they took the gospel with them. Naturally, those who fled Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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I S 41:10

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

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“Peter, you did what?”

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 11:1-18 Having grown up in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, I learned firsthand of the old Jewish attitudes about associating with Gentiles. Most of my friends were Jewish; they didn’t see any problem with us Gentiles, and for the most … Continue reading →