Tag Archives: perspective

A Little Reflection

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

It’s Sunday again; what better day for a little reflection? Has God been filling your life with blessings?  Has he given you peace in a tough situation? Well, you see what I mean by reflection… We spend so much time … Continue reading →

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Paul debates… himself

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Don Merritt

Romans 3:1-8 I really enjoy these passages in which Paul uses a style called “modified diatribe” or as I would say, a rant. In these verses, Paul gets into an argument with himself. To be sure, he is not confused … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: The Significance of Rome in Paul’s Day

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

Many commentators have asserted that since the end of the Second World War, New York City has been the world center of finance and culture, and while this can be argued, it is surely the media capital of much of … Continue reading →

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The Wrath of God: Gentiles

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Don Merritt

Romans 1:18-32 After the transition of verses 16-17, we enter the first major section of the book of Romans with verse 18. This first main section of the book extends from 1:18 – 3:20, and it contains three subsections. In … Continue reading →

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A Brief Introduction to Romans

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

The letter to the Romans was written by the Apostle Paul while he was in Corinth shortly before his departure to Jerusalem in early 56, 57 or 58 AD. Unfortunately, it is just about impossible to tie down an exact … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 27, 2015

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

  I’ve been a little remiss lately with the photo of the week, but among other things, I’ve been out getting new pictures to fill this spot, including the one above that I shot last Wednesday while visiting Mr. Jefferson’s … Continue reading →

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Travels and Adventures

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

Two weeks ago, She Who Must Be Obeyed and I set off on a cross-country adventure. The occasion for the trip was a son’s graduation from Seminary in Lincoln, Illinois. After that, we traveled to southwest Wisconsin to pick up … Continue reading →

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Live by the Spirit

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law … Continue reading →

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Redeemed!

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in … Continue reading →

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Rebellion!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;  idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions  and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like … Continue reading →

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