Tag Archives: perspective

Submit, Resist and Lift Up

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. … Continue reading →

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Holding on to Conflict

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Or do you think Scripture says without reason that … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Wayward Angel, part 2, REDUX

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

Exactly one year ago, i ran this post here, and since there are so many new readers I thought I’d run it again today and tomorrow. It’s a fictional story about spiritual warfare, it is not a Bible study! I hope you … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Symptoms

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Wayward Angel, part 1, REDUX

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

Exactly one year ago, i ran this post here, and since there are so many new readers I thought I’d run it again today and tomorrow. It’s a fictional story about spiritual warfare, it is not a Bible study! I hope … Continue reading →

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Tongue Trainers

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise … Continue reading →

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The Tongue

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 1 and 2 Peter Released

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

This afternoon I posted “Reflections on 1 and 2 Peter on my website for your downloading pleasure and amusement.  As with Colossians and 1,2,3 John it is in pdf format and free of charge. You are welcome to share it, … Continue reading →

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Photos of the Week, May 27, 2014

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Several weeks back while walking on the National Mall I heard a loud noise coming up behind me nd turned just in time to see a helicopter zip past me headed in the direction of the White House. It was … Continue reading →

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