Tag Archives: discipleship

Paul Shares his Story

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today’s Text: Galatians 1:11-24 Here in the second part of Galatians 1, Paul shares his personal story, and in doing so, I see a twofold purpose. First, he wants to make it clear to the Galatians that he is a … Continue reading →

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Based on a True Story: Epilogue

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

A little over a week ago, I posted a two-part tale called “Based on a True Story.” If you missed them, here are the links: Part 1 Part 2 Yesterday, I filled in for a friend, and taught his class … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Knocks!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

The other day in my Case Study post, I mentioned an experience I had one time with people complaining that our church had too many new people, and I received a comment asking about that, suggesting that sometimes people who … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Making Changes

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

As time goes on, and as a church begins to be transformed back into vitality, growth and a place of healing, changes will need to be considered. Changes are often made in worship style, preaching style, and music style for … Continue reading →

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The Climax of the Ages

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 2 Peter 3:10 Here we are … Continue reading →

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Case Study: From the Inside looking Out

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back! After taking a couple of days off from our case study, it’s time to get back into gear, and take a look at a seminal issue of church transformation, and that is the view from the inside out. … Continue reading →

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Peter the Prophet

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

This post is hard to write. The text in 2 Peter Chapter 2, doesn’t lend itself to being broken down into “bite-sized” pieces upon which to easily chew on one at a time, rather it is one big thought. Reflecting … Continue reading →

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An Eyewitness to Greatness

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice … Continue reading →

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The Nature of Debate

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ve made it clear right here on this blog that I don’t debate any more… No! I’m done with that, period! Yet just because I’m done with, doesn’t mean that plenty of others don’t still play the game, and it … Continue reading →

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Always Growing

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this … Continue reading →