Tag Archives: hope

Life and Light

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light is often used as a metaphor for truth in the Bible, certainly it is used in this … Continue reading →

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Judging Others

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Don Merritt

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. “Why do you look at the speck of … Continue reading →

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Worry

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Don Merritt

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the … Continue reading →

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Treasure

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and … Continue reading →

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Church Set Free

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

Hey Everybody! This morning I am pleased to announce to you a new blog site that I am privileged to be involved with called “Church Set Free”.  This is a blog with multiple authors of diverse points of view that … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Lord

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

I heard this message the other day (11/1/15) about how Love is the way of the Lord, and it comes from a text in Genesis 18 where God is about to rain fire upon Sodom… and what do we find? … Continue reading →

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Fasting

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and … Continue reading →

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“This, then, is how you should pray”

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when … Continue reading →

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On Being Alone

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

Most people don’t really like to be alone. I don’t mean “by themselves,” I mean “alone.” To be alone is to have nobody to turn to, to have no help…  Most people don’t like that feeling, so they fight it, … Continue reading →

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