Category Archives: Bible

And We Know: A Devotional on Romans 8:28

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 Two words. That’s all it takes to stop you in your tracks … Continue reading →

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Trusting God When You Can’t See the Way

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

Trusting God with an Open Heart “In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.” Psalm 25:1-2 Many translations of this … Continue reading →

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Blog Update, Announcement and Plans

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Happy Monday to Everyone! Today I am releasing a newly updated collection of my series on 1, 2, and 3 John. This new edition has been improved, strengthened cleaned up and re-formatted in a way I think you will find … Continue reading →

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Forgiven Much, Loving Much

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” Luke 7:47 In Luke 7, we are invited into a deeply personal and transformative moment. A woman … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Born Again a New Creation

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

Tuesdays and Thursdays starting tomorrow at 6am Central (US). This week we will identify every use of the term “Born Again” in both the Old and New Testaments, as well as places it’s almost said. Then, we will study the … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on Proverbs

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

Reflection: Proverbs and Christ as Divine Wisdom The New Testament reveals that Christ Himself is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24, 30). When we read Proverbs through that lens, the chapter becomes more than moral instruction—it becomes a portrait … Continue reading →

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The Wife of Noble Character

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 31:10–31 has often been read as a portrait of an ideal woman—strong, capable, wise, and deeply faithful. Yet beneath the description of her character, we can also see a powerful reflection of God’s love for us and His vision … Continue reading →

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God Our Rock and Refuge: A Devotional on Psalm 18:1–3

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon … Continue reading →

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Sayings of King Lemuel

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 31:1-9 This is the only mention of King Lemuel in all of Scripture, and quite honestly, we don’t know who he is, although there are some theories. The sayings are said to have been taught to him by his … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Small Things

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 30 begins in an unexpected place — not with certainty, but with humility. “Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding.” The voice of the chapter does not boast in knowledge. It … Continue reading →

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