Category Archives: Bible

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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Praying Without Ceasing: BONUS POST

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I posted about praying continually. I wrote the post in general terms that can be applied to any situation, which is the way to present the idea to a general audience like we have here. Yet the danger of … Continue reading →

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A New Study on its Way

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Recently I was speaking with a friend who was asking me questions about our study on the Nephilim. As the conversation continued, he asked me whether Christians are really expected to forgive people who have caused us pain, which is … Continue reading →

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Works in Progress

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you take a drive through farm country this time of year, you’ll notice something pretty obvious about the fields. The corn doesn’t shoot up to seven feet tall overnight. It doesn’t produce full, golden ears on day two. There’s … Continue reading →

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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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