Tag Archives: discipleship

God’s Most Notable Attribute

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

I originally ran this post back on August 16, 2013, yet I thought that it may be of interest to you again today, particularly since so many of you weren’t readers of this blog back then. This is a critical … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love John

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

I think John is my favorite Apostle; he is so deep on the one hand and so simple and direct on the other that he makes tough theology so obvious. How is a person born again, and why should we … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence?  How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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What? Me?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ll bet you know somebody who will never put up with a slight or an insult.  I’ll bet this person will react strongly and immediately in this kind of a situation and give the other person a piece of their … Continue reading →

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Armor of God

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 6:10-20 Ah yes, the famous passage on the armor of God, a passage many know by heart, a favorite sermon passage and a favorite devotional passage rich with metaphor and meaning; a wonderful passage. Since I have blogged on … Continue reading →

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Master and Servant

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of … Continue reading →

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Focus on the Family

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do … Continue reading →

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Husbands and Wives

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:21-33 With these verses, Paul moves from the general instruction about a Christian’s life to a more specific instruction, beginning with the relationship of marriage, a subject that he writes about in more than one letter, as you know. … Continue reading →

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Be Filled with the Spirit

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. … Continue reading →

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Exposed, Oh My!

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds … Continue reading →

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