Tag Archives: inspiration

How are spiritual gifts and Christian responsibilities inter-related?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

God gets you to the plate, but once you’re there, you’re on your own. Ted Williams Here we are at the beginning of a new work week… and I’ve thrown down a potential stumbling block! Please believe me when I … Continue reading →

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Story for a Sunday Morning

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

I heard this little story a while back, and I thought I’s share it with you today… Bobby had Down  syndrome.  His parents always took him to church on Sundays, and Bobby was in the third grade Sunday School class, … Continue reading →

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BONUS QUESTION: Why Should I Care About Spiritual Gifts At All?

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ah yes, this is the question that most people are too polite to ask. It reminds me of an undergraduate class I took in Communication about 150 years ago, where the professor was discussing effective communication and persuasion. He told … Continue reading →

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Saturday Edition

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back and happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is going well so far, as we continue our FAQ’s about spiritual gifts; here are the next two questions… What is the difference between spiritual gifts and natural talents? To begin … Continue reading →

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Why did God give us spiritual gifts?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

Now we continue with our spiritual gifts FAQ’s, this time, a big question! There are six main reasons God has given us spiritual gifts: To glorify Himself God has given us gifts so that we might exalt His name, that … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts: FAQ’s

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

Good morning and welcome back! As I mentioned yesterday, we’ll begin with some questions that I’ve been asked frequently by students who desire to know more about spiritual gifts. Do I get to choose my own gift? The short answer … Continue reading →

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Glory and Honor

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

I received a great comment to yesterday’s post A Final Thought on John’s Gospel from paulfg that I would like to share with you this morning: ” I know how my story ends; victory, honor, glory!” Don this a fab … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: October 29, 2014

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Don Merritt
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The Wonders of Modern Science and Technology

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

I recently finished reading a book on railroads called “The Modern Railroad” by Edward Hungerford; you should check it out on Kindle… it’s a freebie. In this book, Mr. Hungerford tells of the amazing uses of technology in modern railroads, … Continue reading →

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A Final Thought on John’s Gospel

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

When I was a boy, I read a book about the life of Jesus, and it really got my attention. As I thought about it, and as I thought about this Jesus guy, I really had no problem believing that … Continue reading →

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