Tag Archives: hope

Woe!

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion. Jude 11 Jude has been giving his readers a strong warning about false teachers … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Serious

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions … Continue reading →

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Off to a quick start!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jude gives us a typical greeting in the first 2 verses, telling us who is writing and extending his good wishes in love to his recipients. Then he quickly moves to his purpose for writing: Dear friends, although I was … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 1,2 and 3 John Released

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

I wanted to let you know that I have posted the next item in my “Reflections” series, this one is 1,2 and 3 John. Same deal as last time, just click the link below or the image on the … Continue reading →

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Drinking Deeply

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Earlier today, I posted about Ezekiel 47:1-12, a story about a river the prophet saw coming out from the temple, the very place God was said to dwell on earth. Everywhere that river flowed, from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, … Continue reading →

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The River

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ezekiel 47:1-12 Today I though it might be fun to try something a little different, and tell a story that comes from the prophet Ezekiel. Beginning in chapter 40, there is a description of how things will be when Israel … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on Philippians

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Philippians 4:10-23 Paul closes out his letter in this final part of chapter four. This is largely a personal message to the Philippians, and there are some things about it that we can learn, especially if we keep the theme … Continue reading →

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Great Advice

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, … Continue reading →

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It’s the Truth

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are times when I wonder about things; times when I wonder if God is mad at me, or if he will listen to me or answer my pleas… There are times when it seems like He won’t; that He … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Plea

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already … Continue reading →