Tag Archives: inspiration

Bonus Post: James and the Sermon on the Mount

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

The connection between James and the Sermon on the Mount is striking in that there are so many that James could almost be a commentary. Maybe it’s just me, but I think that another curious feature of this connection is … Continue reading →

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Looking for Inspiration

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

Where can a person go to find inspiration; where do we go to be filled with grace? Maybe a better question would be, “What kind of inspiration do we search for?” An artist or a musician may look for inspiration … Continue reading →

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Favoritism

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. … Continue reading →

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What Jesus Did

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and … Continue reading →

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A High Position

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; … Continue reading →

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Wheels Up!

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 20,2014

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

  I received this photo from my dear friend Steve, known online as :Bargo” the other day, and since I haven’t found a scene around here quite like it, I thought I’d make it “Photo of the Week” today. I … Continue reading →

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“But dear friends…”

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” These are the people who divide you, who … Continue reading →

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Can You See?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

When we gaze up into the clear night sky, what do we see?  When we are far away from the city lights and we look upward, what can we learn? Can we learn as much looking around the natural beauty … Continue reading →

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Featured Blog: Serious Thoughts Taken Not So Seriously

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

I mentioned the other day that I was planning a second weekly feature for later in the week, and it’s getting pretty late in the week, so,(drum roll) here it is, “Featured Blog”   These will be some of my … Continue reading →

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