Category Archives: Bible

Housebuilding

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 21 We had two verses on destruction yesterday, and happily, we have two on building up. In this example we see how wisdom has with it the power or ability to build a house and establish a home; you … Continue reading →

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And so what do we see?

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

When we gaze up into the clear night sky, what do we see?  When we are far away from the city lights and we look upward, what can we learn? Can we learn as much by looking around the natural … Continue reading →

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Wicked Ways

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 20 Once again this is clear enough; I shouldn’t have to say much… The main point is that we shouldn’t envy or desire to be like wicked, and thus we should not hang out with them. SeeV. 19; Psalm … Continue reading →

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Have Mercy O Lord! redux

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are times when I am just amazed at how God has blessed us, take this picture as an example… There in the sage blossoms somewhere is a really big bee, that’s what I was trying to get a picture … Continue reading →

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Too Much Wine

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 19 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?    Who has strife? Who has complaints?    Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?Those who linger over wine,    who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.Do not gaze at wine when it is red,    when it … Continue reading →

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To Remain Faithful

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 18 Since v. 27 begins with the explanatory word “for”, this verse is introducing what that and later verses develop; namely, a solemn warning against the temptation of infidelity in marriage (a subject to which earlier sections devoted much … Continue reading →

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Bringing Joy

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 17 We are to listen to the wisdom and instruction of our fathers (Proverbs 1:8; Ephesians 6:1). How many sorrows and mistakes young men can avoid by listening to their fathers. Prodigals and know-it-alls don’t listen; in time they … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Wayward Angel, part 2

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

NOTE: This story is fiction, we must be clear about that.  Therefore, it is not intended to represent Biblical teaching.  Rather it is intended to convey an impression of what spiritual conflict is and what it looks like from our human … Continue reading →

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Ear, Drink and be Merry…?

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 16 Again, the father appeals for the son to be “wise”. Remember, it is a “wise” son that makes a glad father (Proverbs 1O:1). Proverbs 4:23 speaks of the necessity of one keeping his heart with all diligence. It … Continue reading →

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Love-speak

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Speaking in Love: What is that exactly? About 20 years ago, I heard a man say to his brother, “F*** you! And I mean that in love”  It struck me at the time that his definition of love might be … Continue reading →

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