Tag Archives: life

Glorying God in Culture: Redux

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

We Christians can be critical of culture; I include myself in this statement.  It is actually quite easy to be critical of culture since culture involves so many questionable things; especially present day culture.  We would be making a mistake … Continue reading →

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A Mixed Report

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women … Continue reading →

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Too Cold to Snow- Redux

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

NOTE: With forecasts of record and near-record low temps coming to much of North America, including here in Central Florida, I thought it might be fun to re-post this from mid January 2016, when we lived in the upper Midwest. … Continue reading →

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The Curious Affair of Ananias and Sapphira

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 5:1-11 Two things are vital to the understanding of this most curious little affair: First, we must recognize that this is a part of the same narrative as 4:32-37. We must not be confused by the chapter break which … Continue reading →

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Unity in the Body of Christ

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s … Continue reading →

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A Surprising Response

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings   1/15/25

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

I’m not quite sure where this post is going: Will it be devotional, or will it be an Op-Ed? I suppose we’ll find out together. You see dear reader, I’ve spent way too many hours over the past week watching … Continue reading →

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A Rude Interruption

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 4:1-22 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. (4:1) Already the Jewish religious leaders were becoming uncomfortable with the message they were … Continue reading →

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Addressing the Crowd

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

 “Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may … Continue reading →

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Peter Has an Opportunity

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 3:11-16 After the man was healed (see Acts 3:1-10), he joined Peter and John and climbs the steps into the temple courts, and as they did this, many people were amazed at the sight of the familiar man walking … Continue reading →

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