Tag Archives: hope

Merciful

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

Mercy is the most fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. We only have a relationship with God because of His tremendous mercy, for without it, we are permanently estranged from Him. Thus, Jesus teaches mercy on our parts as … Continue reading →

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For They Will Be Filled

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Don Merritt

I doubt that I need to discuss what it means to “hunger and thirst for righteousness” so let’s jump directly to what will become of the one who has no such desire. I think we can safely assume that the … Continue reading →

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For They Will Inherit the Earth

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Don Merritt

A person who is “meek” is often thought of as being resigned to their circumstances, even weak, but that really isn’t what is being described here. Those who are “meek” are those who understand that they are dependent upon God, … Continue reading →

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Those Who Mourn

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Don Merritt

Most of the time, we don’t associate blessing with mourning; maybe we should rethink this… Matthew didn’t actually say what those blessed ones are mourning; it could be the loss of a loved one, it could be the loss of … Continue reading →

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Poor in Spirit

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

The first Beatitude speaks of those who are “poor in spirit”. Much has been made about the difference between Matthew’s language and that of Luke in Luke 6:20, for Luke merely says “the poor”. Does Matthew have more in mind … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 14, 2017

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Don Merritt

Cattle grazing peacefully as the Southwest Chief rushes past, west of Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Posted on June 13, 2017 by Don Merritt

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Don Merritt

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Random Ramblings: June 10, 2017

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Don Merritt

My oh my it has been a while since I’ve posted! Quite a lot has happened in these parts since I set off to Southern California to get my Mom’s house ready to put on the market; I suppose I … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Romans” Released

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Don Merritt

Today I added our study of Romans to my “Reflections” series available for free download on my website. If you would like the entire study all in one document for your personal reflections or study, then simply click the link … Continue reading →