Tag Archives: hope

Here Comes the Son

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things … Continue reading →

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Are we headed in the right direction?

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

I took these photos the other day when we had to stop at a railroad crossing… I’ve always been fascinated by trains! I jumped out of the car and started snapping pictures and here are four of them. When you … Continue reading →

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Simplicity, Naïveté and the Ways of God

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

Recently a friend of mine was speaking with a small group of people; they were asking him questions about various things. One of them asked him what kind of programs and outreach activities he thought would best help a church … Continue reading →

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Kids!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

The other day I had occasion to recall a conversation I had with my daughter years ago; she might not appreciate me disclosing it to the world, but then she doesn’t read my blog! Life is good… We were talking … Continue reading →

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Final Greetings… and Questions

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

It has been said that the only force that is stronger than fear is hope. People who have hope will often do amazing things, while people who are without hope will march quietly to slaughter. One of the great tragedies … Continue reading →

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Paul Gives Instruction

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

2Thessalonians 3:6-15 In these verses Paul pulls no punches as he gives instruction to the Thessalonians regarding Christians who are idle. A common view of this text is that people within the church became idle because they believed that the … Continue reading →

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Let Us Pray

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. But … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: Authorship of 2 Thessalonians

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

Throughout the centuries, there has been some discussion about whether or not Paul really wrote 2 Thessalonians. While this discussion has been primarily in the scholarly sphere, in recent years it has grown in intensity with many coming to the … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Heart

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

If we have a steadfast heart we will hold fast to something; we will not drift away. If our heart is steadfast for God we will hold fast to Him. With this obvious thought in mind, what else will result … Continue reading →