Tag Archives: Christianity

So What is “Church Growth” Anyway?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’d say that one of the most misunderstood terms these days is “Church Growth.” I hadn’t even posted on the subject and I got the question about what I mean by the term: Is it the number of people or … Continue reading →

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Blogging is kind of funny…

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ve been doing this blog for quite some time now. Maybe not as long as some of course, and certainly not as successfully as many, but I’ve been doing it long enough to realize a few things that I’d like … Continue reading →

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Pray with Boldness

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

How often do we pray with boldness? No, I mean with real boldness…? Do we ask God for big things, as opposed to routine things? Do we ask God to take the battle right to the enemy, or to win … Continue reading →

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God’s Shelter

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

Where do we find shelter? In modern life, people seek shelter and refuge in many places, for instance many seek it in money and possessions. Others might seek it in a relationship with a loved one, while others might … Continue reading →

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How Can We Respond?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

As followers of Christ, we have received an amazing gift, or should I say amazing gifts! We have been forgiven of our sins, we have received the gift of eternal life and we have received the gift of the Spirit, … Continue reading →

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What are these two characters up to?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Here are two real characters, I wonder how many of you recognize them… Here’s a hint: No, this isn’t from a movie! These boys are really quite famous apart from Hollywood, although they would both have been great movie characters. … Continue reading →

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Do I Need to Say Anything?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

I was wandering around the net looking for ideas, and I saw this picture; I just had to use it! It occurred to me that I have posted so many times in the past about pathways, stairs up and … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

The Spirit of God is described in many ways in Scripture, but however it is described, it’s always there somewhere… In Genesis, it’s spoken of this way: n the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Event of All Time

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Don Merritt

When Jesus went to the cross to pay the price for our sins, it was the greatest event in all of history, but it was surpassed only a couple of days later when He burst forth from the grave! In … Continue reading →

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Persistence

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

This morning I had the occasion to be out on a couple of errands. As I was walking down the street, I was struck by the ambiance of spring. The birds in the trees were singing merrily as a light … Continue reading →