Tag Archives: inspiration

Spring has Sprung

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 2 In chapter one, we were introduced to the two lovers pining for one another. There we were on the front lawn of an old house, and now as we walk up to the porch and open … Continue reading →

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And So the Drama Begins

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 1 The new NIV labels the speeches contained in this poem with the words “She” “Friends” and “He” and as they admit in their footnote, these are inferred from the grammatical construction of the Hebrew original and … Continue reading →

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Song of Songs and the Old Testament

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

To finish up laying the groundwork for our adventure in Song of Songs, I thought I’d write a short post on Old Testament perspective. It seems that Solomon wrote this in his youthful time, when He was very close in … Continue reading →

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Is it Time Yet?

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

It’s February 15th: time for the Harvest! I know that we don’t usually associate February with harvest time… at least in the Northern Hemisphere, but the time has come.  Here’s what Jesus said on this subject:  Do you not say, … Continue reading →

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Biblical Hierarchy and New Testament Thinking

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:22-33 There is a definite hierarchy in the Scriptures; there just isn’t any way to get away from this fact. Yet while this is a theological reality, it isn’t always popular today. In the very simplest of terms, here’s … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts Class Podcast

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

We completed episode 2 of our spiritual gifts class last night, and the podcast of that session is now available for your listening pleasure. In this class, we covered the gifts of Discernment, Faith, Music, Miracles, Craftsmanship, Healing, Giving and … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and the Beatitudes (2)

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

Today dear reader, we come to the final thrill-packed edition of our tour of forgiveness… 5:7       Blessed are the merciful,     for they will be shown mercy. The merciful show mercy to others; they forgive those who wrong them, but those … Continue reading →

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Common Misconceptions about Forgiveness (2)

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

They can’t be allowed to get away with it! Forgiveness really has nothing to do with whether or not a person gets away with something. Everyone will answer to God for their actions; God is the Judge of all. We … Continue reading →

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Building a Life

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Building a life in Christ is very much like building a house or any other building; it must have a proper foundation.  A life that is built on a foundation of popular culture is like a building that is built … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and the “Golden Rule”

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 Chances are that you learned this as a child; even if you weren’t brought up in a Christian home. Since this is a lesson on forgiveness, let’s … Continue reading →

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