Monthly Archives: September 2026

Known and Loved Anyway

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Remember back in school when you had a crush on someone, and you’d have a friend secretly ask around to see if they liked you back? You’d wait anxiously in the hallway, fingers crossed, hoping for good news. That desire … Continue reading →

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Beyond Checklists and Transactions

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had to deal with an organization or an office where everything was strictly transactional? You take a number, stand in a cold line, hand over a required form, get your stamp, and move along. Nobody knows your … Continue reading →

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Passing the Cup

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to ask for mercy than it is to give it? When we make a mistake—maybe we cut someone off in traffic, speak a little too sharply to a family member, or … Continue reading →

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Part 1: The Anatomy of Forgiveness & Love

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

When we talk about forgiveness, where do our minds go first? Usually, we think of the hurt. We think of the offense, the offense-giver, and the emotional knot sitting in the pit of our stomach. Yet if we start our … Continue reading →

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The Welcome Home

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

Back when I was a kid in the second grade, an unforgettable scene played out at our house. There was a sudden knock at the front door during dinner, and my dad stepped outside, closing the door behind him. A … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Says About Forgiveness: Introduction

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

Recently I was involved in a conversation with a friend who was asking me several questions on Bible topics, almost as though he had a list prepared ahead of time. It was a fun conversation in many ways since the … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost Here!

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

What the Bible Says About Forgiveness Begins TOMORROW Don’t miss out, it starts tomorrow, September 15 at 6 am Central US time and will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. See you there.

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A Clean Slate

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

I’ve met folks over the years who carry around a heavy trunk of past regrets. They drag it behind them everywhere they go. Even though they’ve asked God for forgiveness, they still bring up their old blunders, replay their worst … Continue reading →

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The Doctor in the House

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever known someone who refused to go to the doctor because they were feeling sick? It sounds backwards, but people do it all the time. They think, “I’ll make an appointment once this cough clears up,” or “I … Continue reading →

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Beyond Fairness

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Don Merritt

We humans have a big obsession with fairness. From the time we’re kids squabbling over who got the bigger half of a cookie, we keep mental scorecards. We want justice, we want balance, and if we feel wronged, we want … Continue reading →