Tag Archives: life

A Final Tale from my Youth

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Don Merritt

In the last couple of days, I’ve told you two tales from my youth and now I will tell you a third and final youthful adventure of mine. In my next post later today, I’ll tell you why I’ve told … Continue reading →

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Poli Sci 256

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

NOTE: This post is the second part of a short series. For best results, you might want to read part 1 if you haven’t already had the chance. As a college undergrad, I had to take a semester of political … Continue reading →

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The Cry of My Heart

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 What does your soul yearn for what does your heart cry … Continue reading →

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Nothing in this World is What it Appears to Be

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Don Merritt

I’ve pointed this out many times here when speaking of the world in which we live, particularly in Biblical passages that deal with spiritual warfare; nowhere is this truer than in show business and politics. Of course show business is … Continue reading →

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Armor of God

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 6:10-20 Ah yes, the famous passage on the armor of God, a passage many know by heart, a favorite sermon passage and a favorite devotional passage rich with metaphor and meaning; a wonderful passage. Since I have blogged on … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Ecclesiastes” and “Reflections on James” Released Today

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

I just thought I’d let you know that I have added our studies of both Ecclesiastes and James to my “Reflections Series” as of today. As with all of the other items in this series, they are available for download … Continue reading →

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Master and Servant

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of … Continue reading →

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Focus on the Family

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Don Merritt

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do … Continue reading →

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Husbands and Wives

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:21-33 With these verses, Paul moves from the general instruction about a Christian’s life to a more specific instruction, beginning with the relationship of marriage, a subject that he writes about in more than one letter, as you know. … Continue reading →

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Be Filled with the Spirit

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Don Merritt

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. … Continue reading →

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