Tag Archives: Christianity

Song of Songs: A Dilemma

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

  The dilemma presented by the Song of Songs has been around for a very long time. That it has been considered to be part of the Scriptures since many centuries before Christ is clear enough, and its controversial aspects … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: The Forgiveness Secret

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

I was visiting blogs this morning and ran into a most excellent post by paulfg called “God does not forgive. Maybe.” In the post, he tells of a “conversation” of sorts between his two brains, the “Paul Brain” and the … Continue reading →

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Where were you…?

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

Job isn’t one of the books of the Bible that people study a lot these days, but it’s quite a story.   Now old Job was being tested, and for the most part he did really well through his trials … Continue reading →

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Pride, Humility and Relationship with God

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jesus taught in parables to enable His listeners to more easily understand important concepts that may cut close to home.  In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus teaches us about pride and humility in a way that all of us can understand. It … Continue reading →

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The Real Question

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Matthew … Continue reading →

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A Tower of Strength

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

Our Lord is a tower of strength, but many times we don’t see Him that way.  He rises above everything that we will ever encounter in this life, but we aren’t always conscious of the fact.  His strength is not … Continue reading →

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Jude: An Introduction

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jude is a strange little letter, nestled between 3 John and Revelation. It is seldom quoted, and sermons and studies of it are rarer still. It could be that it is neglected because of its size, only 25 verses, or … Continue reading →

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Do You Hear Anything?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows … Continue reading →

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Unswerving Faith

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Making Changes

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

As time goes on, and as a church begins to be transformed back into vitality, growth and a place of healing, changes will need to be considered.  Changes are often made in worship style, preaching style, and music style for … Continue reading →

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