Tag Archives: life

Have I Done Enough?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

There are so many people who seem to be tireless in their service of others; so many who labor for years in service to our Lord.  Other people do a few things and feel that they have done their share, … Continue reading →

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God’s Most Notable Attribute

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

I originally ran this post back on August 16, 2013, yet I thought that it may be of interest to you again today, particularly since so many of you weren’t readers of this blog back then. This is a critical … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love John

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

I think John is my favorite Apostle; he is so deep on the one hand and so simple and direct on the other that he makes tough theology so obvious. How is a person born again, and why should we … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

In times of trial, where is our trust; in times of fear where do we go? How can a person face trial and the things he fears with confidence?  How can a man cope in difficult times or times of … Continue reading →

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Fields, Dreams… and Joshua Trees

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Most people, when they think of California, think of beaches, palm trees, famous bays, movie stars and glamor, and California has all of those things, but it also has a great deal more… desert for example.  90 miles from downtown … Continue reading →

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What? Me?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ll bet you know somebody who will never put up with a slight or an insult.  I’ll bet this person will react strongly and immediately in this kind of a situation and give the other person a piece of their … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: September 17, 2014

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

  I took this picture yesterday evening while we were in the landing pattern at Baltimore Washington International, and I think I’ll title it “God is a Baseball Fan” (like me). Yes, we returned yesterday evening after a very nice … Continue reading →

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Armor of God

Posted on September 12, 2014 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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Master and Servant

Posted on September 11, 2014 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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Photo of the Week: September 10, 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Don Merritt
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