Tag Archives: hope

The Word Became Flesh

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Up to this point, we know that … Continue reading →

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Children of God

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to … Continue reading →

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Shining in the Darkness

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 1:5-9 Verse 5 begins the next little section of John’s text, a section that continues through verse 13. The theme is that of the manifestation of the Word in this dark world, and in this it is interesting to … Continue reading →

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Back to Work!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

I have been away from my writing desk for nearly a week now, and following after a summer in which I have slacked off quite a bit in my writing, I am looking forward to getting back into the swing … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made;     let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every … Continue reading →

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One of “those” times

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

There is a time for everything,     and a season for every activity under the heavens:     a time to be born and a time to die,     a time to plant and a time to uproot,     a time … Continue reading →

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Have I Done Enough?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are so many people who seem to be tireless in their service of others; so many who labor for years in service to our Lord.  Other people do a few things and feel that they have done their share, … Continue reading →

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God’s Most Notable Attribute

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

I originally ran this post back on August 16, 2013, yet I thought that it may be of interest to you again today, particularly since so many of you weren’t readers of this blog back then. This is a critical … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence?  How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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What? Me?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ll bet you know somebody who will never put up with a slight or an insult.  I’ll bet this person will react strongly and immediately in this kind of a situation and give the other person a piece of their … Continue reading →

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