Tag Archives: encouragement

Looking for Inspiration

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

Where can a person go to find inspiration; where do we go to be filled with grace? Maybe a better question would be, “What kind of inspiration do we search for?” An artist or a musician may look for inspiration … Continue reading →

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Favoritism

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. … Continue reading →

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Featured Blog: Just me being curious

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

Have you ever wanted to go along on a journey? Are you up for an adventure where almost anything can happen? Have I got the blog for you! Check out Just me being curious by paulfg. His blog is a … Continue reading →

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What Jesus Did

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and … Continue reading →

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A Crown of Life

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting … Continue reading →

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A High Position

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; … Continue reading →

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Wheels Up!

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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To God be the Glory!

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. Jude 22-23 This is Jude’s final instruction to his readers. It is … Continue reading →

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“But dear friends…”

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” These are the people who divide you, who … Continue reading →

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Can You See?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

When we gaze up into the clear night sky, what do we see? When we are far away from the city lights and we look upward, what can we learn? Can we learn as much looking around the natural beauty … Continue reading →