Tag Archives: inspiration

“Respect your elders and betters”

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Don Merritt

Hebrews 2:10-13 I commented on this passage yesterday (Too Amazing); it’s a passage in which we see very clearly that in Christ, we are members of God’s family, brothers and sisters of Jesus Himself, co-heirs with Him to everything. Indeed, … Continue reading →

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Because of This I Rejoice

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ … Continue reading →

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Too Amazing

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. Both the one who makes people holy and those who … Continue reading →

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We always find what we are looking for

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Don Merritt

If you are thinking about buying a green car, you will suddenly notice that there are many green cars on the road; if you are thinking about buying a new green Toyota, you’ll start to see them everywhere. If you … Continue reading →

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A New Journey Begins

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

The Apostle Paul sat in jail. He had been arrested for his testimony about Jesus and the power of His Gospel; yep, there he was, chained up in jail alone, miserable, unhappy and afraid… or so we might have thought. … Continue reading →

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Your Next Move

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Don Merritt

Here we are at the chess board, looking intently at the pieces on the table and trying to plot our next move… but this is no game, it’s life. Each of us has life moves to make; each of us … Continue reading →

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It is good…

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. Psalm 92:1-3 As … Continue reading →

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John 10:11

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Stand Up

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Don Merritt

It is popular in our day and age to stand up for what you believe. People stand up for all kinds of things from animal rights to going green, from progressive social causes to free speech… In all of this … Continue reading →

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Who is Sacred, Who is Not

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Don Merritt

How would you approach such a quandary as a Christian? Would you approach it as a legalist and say that a person is sacred if they have behaved themselves and done certain other things that make them “cool” in the … Continue reading →