Tag Archives: life

Independence Day Reflections- Redux

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

This morning I was sitting here sipping my first cup of coffee as the first rays of the sun began to gleam in the sky to the east. I could hear the crickets chirping their song, joined by a chorus … Continue reading →

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Crazy dogs, fireworks and insomnia

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

NOTE: This post originally ran here in July 2012, and I thought it might be fun to share it again. Never be fooled by an innocent little face, this dog is a madman! …and I must add that cute only … Continue reading →

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Head Covering and Worship

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 We begin a new section in Paul’s letter with 11:2, a section that continues through to the end of this chapter. Here, Paul deals with a couple of areas that involve worship, first head covering, and second, … Continue reading →

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An Empowering Relationship

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with Jesus Christ is an empowering relationship.  This relationship provides us with all that we need to walk with Him through this life, and no matter what may happen to us along the way, no matter how many … Continue reading →

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BONUS POST: Finding God’s Presence

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 What is God’s will for us? Where can we find joy? Is it God’s will that we … Continue reading →

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A Conversation and a Conclusion

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 We have seen passages in which Paul is so blunt that his meaning is hard to miss, but from our perspective, this is not one of those. If we aren’t careful, we can quote verses from this … Continue reading →

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Raising our Sights

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now … Continue reading →

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Paul Throws a Curve Ball

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we … Continue reading →

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An Instructive Relationship

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ is an instructive one, for He leads us in His ways. Show me your ways, O Lord,    teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me,    for you are God my Savior,     and my hope is … Continue reading →

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Paul has some serious warnings

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and … Continue reading →

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