Category Archives: Bible

Healing

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Don Merritt

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their … Continue reading →

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To Receive Honor

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

A man’s pride brings him low,    but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23 Living with God, as His follower, His servant, in relationship with Him, is a little bit counter-intuitive.  We might normally associate a proud man with … Continue reading →

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New Testament ‘Hesed’… Part 3

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

Breach of Covenant According to Jesus, love of God and love of one’s neighbor was the foundational basis for all law.  Failure to love God and one’s neighbor is therefore the foundational basis of all law breaking: sin. Under the … Continue reading →

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The light of life

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light is often used as a metaphor for truth in the Bible, certainly it is used in this … Continue reading →

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Shout for Joy!

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.   Worship the LORD with gladness;    come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God.    It is he who made us, and we are his;    we are his people, the sheep of his … Continue reading →

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New Testament ‘Hesed’… Part 2

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Don Merritt

Service: Breadth and Range The lifestyle of the ancient church is demonstrated, at least in concept, by the numerous terms used in the New Testament texts to describe various types of servants. In all cases, these were people who put … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: November 12. 2025

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

Colonial Williamsburg, VA

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Great is the LORD!

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;And His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:3 What are you doing today? Are you going to work, to school, to the Mall? Will you be doing housework, yard work, watching TV…? Consider how much time we spend … Continue reading →

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New Covenant ‘Hesed’ part 1

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

Introduction             You will remember the word hesed from our discussion of the Old Testament.  It is the word used most often to describe God in the Old Testament.  You will also recall that it has two elements: keeping covenant, and aiding … Continue reading →

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As we begin a new day

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

Let’s begin this day with thoughts of thanksgiving, for God has done great things for us!  No matter what our circumstances may be, He has blessed us beyond measure, He has forgiven our sins and He has filled us with … Continue reading →

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