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God Has a Plan

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:1-13 Isn’t this an interesting little chunk? Paul mentions “mysteries” several times here, and likens these “mysteries” to the “administration of God’s grace”; what could he be referring to? He mentions a mystery that was made known to him … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation in Christ

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 2:11-22 Paul, in these verses, completes the picture he began in the first 10 verses of this chapter that we covered in yesterday’s post, by tying together the picture of God’s redemption and reconciliation of all people. It is … Continue reading →

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Alive!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 2:1-10 After several days of dealing with “technical issues,” let’s try this again! Beginning here in chapter two, Paul reminds us of how we have been made alive in Christ. It’s a funny thing, but I nearly added … Continue reading →

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A Guarantee

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for … Continue reading →

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Off to a Fast Start

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

To a large degree, chapter one is an introduction to the letter. In the first two verses, Paul identifies himself and addresses his recipients in his usual style, and then he jumps into his introduction beginning in verse 3. These … Continue reading →

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Pride, Humility and Relationship with God

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jesus taught in parables to enable His listeners to more easily understand important concepts that may cut close to home. In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus teaches us about pride and humility in a way that all of us can understand. It … Continue reading →

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There Are Days

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are days in my life that don’t feel very victorious; how about you? There are also days when I’m not feeling all that strong or confident in the future; maybe you have those days also. I’ve lived life long … Continue reading →

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Truth

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

Does the truth really count for anything anymore? Does anybody really care, or is the truth just whatever it seems like to me? Does government tell us the truth about anything, say the economy for instance? Do athletes tell the … Continue reading →

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Still Waters

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

In the cool of the evening, the Lord leads us beside still waters; He leads us to calm places. Of course we usually don’t follow Him there… we are just too busy. Did the kids get their homework done? Did … Continue reading →

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Featured Blog: Pacific Paratrooper

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

As you might suspect, Pacific Paratrooper isn’t quite the sort of blog I have featured here previously; it is a blog about history. If you have been a regular reader of this blog for very long, then you know that … Continue reading →