Monthly Archives: August 2024

Lord of All Creation

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Don Merritt

There are times when my heart is filled with pity for those who will not believe in God! How can we look upon the awesome creation around us and not be filled with awe at what an amazing God we … Continue reading →

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Love… all of ‘em

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’  But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise … Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Don Merritt

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1John 3:18 It’s all well and good for us to talk about love, after all everybody feels better when the conversation is over. Please … Continue reading →

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An Eye for an Eye…

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Don Merritt
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No Swearing!

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Don Merritt

“Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for … Continue reading →

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Days of Praise

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King;    I will praise your name for ever and ever.Every day I will praise you    and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has done in your … Continue reading →

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Divorce

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

“It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries … Continue reading →

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Must We Always Hurt the One We Love?

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:8 There’s an old song I barely recall hearing … Continue reading →

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Adultery

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. ’But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, … Continue reading →

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