Tag Archives: hope

True Confessions of a Former Premillennialist

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

Some of the lingering conversation on three recent posts here have convinced me to make a horrifying confession, a confession so shocking and that I have been called a heretic, an infidel and worse than an unbeliever when I’ve admitted … Continue reading →

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Fullness in Christ

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form,  and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by … Continue reading →

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Seek Him Only

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got the Answer to my Question

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I posed a question: Why would we care whether or not “The Antichrist” is in the world now, as opposed to being here in 10,000 years from now?  Would it make any difference to how you go about your … Continue reading →

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First Light

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

There’s something about the first light of dawn that grabs the imagination.  The hope that a new day brings, the potential of a fresh start, the assurance of the end of the long dark night, or a reminder of that … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Struggle, Our Struggle

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

This morning I was reading the first part of Colossians chapter 2, and I thought that I might mention a couple of things that struck me as important…  Specifically, I’m referring to Col. 2:1-5. In these verses, Paul mentions to … Continue reading →

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Can You Help Me Out?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

I need help;  I don’t get it! Recently I’ve noticed a fair number of posts about “The Antichrist”, and I am having a great deal of trouble understanding something…  In having a look at the posts over the past several … Continue reading →

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Lagacy

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

Dr. King served his Nation in an admirable way, and as is often the case many in his time didn’t see the value of his service.  He was the conscience of the Nation, speaking up for and inspiring a whole people, … Continue reading →

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Those Who Came Before Us

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

It sure is easy to think that nobody has ever lived through the trials and tribulations that we go through, and yet many have done so.  Some times we might think that our modern age is so vastly different that … Continue reading →

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A Little Quiet

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet at times.  It helps us to recharge, to relax and to calm our thoughts.  Yes, we all need a little peace and quiet, a little … Continue reading →

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