Tag Archives: life

Kids!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

The other day I had occasion to recall a conversation I had with my daughter years ago; she might not appreciate me disclosing it to the world, but then she doesn’t read my blog! Life is good… We were talking … Continue reading →

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Final Greetings… and Questions

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

It has been said that the only force that is stronger than fear is hope. People who have hope will often do amazing things, while people who are without hope will march quietly to slaughter.  One of the great tragedies … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 17:14

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. If a dam is breached, can you control the flood or stop the flowing water at will? Usually not, for the water will … Continue reading →

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Paul Gives Instruction

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

2Thessalonians 3:6-15 In these verses Paul pulls no punches as he gives instruction to the Thessalonians regarding Christians who are idle. A common view of this text is that people within the church became idle because they believed that the … Continue reading →

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Let Us Pray

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. But … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: Authorship of 2 Thessalonians

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

Throughout the centuries, there has been some discussion about whether or not Paul really wrote 2 Thessalonians. While this discussion has been primarily in the scholarly sphere, in recent years it has grown in intensity with many coming to the … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Heart

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

If we have a steadfast heart we will hold fast to something; we will not drift away. If our heart is steadfast for God we will hold fast to Him.  With this obvious thought in mind, what else will result … Continue reading →

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Pause and Regroup

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Don Merritt

Now that we have completed 2Thessalonians 2, I thought it might be a good idea for us to sit back, relax and consider what we have discovered there. Oh yes, dear reader, we have made a major discovery in this … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Encouragement

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Don Merritt

2Thessalonians 2:13-17 Paul has written this second letter to the believers in Thessalonica to encourage them in their time of persecution and to address an attempt by a person or persons unknown to us to deceive them into thinking that … Continue reading →

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