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Love is Active

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and … Continue reading →

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God’s Love for Us

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

Having completed our study of Spiritual Practices, at least for now, we turn to a new study, this time a study of forgiveness. These posts will run as the early (6 AM Eastern) posts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The … Continue reading →

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Do what it says!

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, … Continue reading →

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Slow to Speak

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral … Continue reading →

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Our Adventure Begins

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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Rich and Poor

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; … Continue reading →

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Introduction to James

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

There are five men named James in the New Testament who could have been the author of this letter. Three of the five are high-profile enough to be good candidates, so let’s have a very brief look at them. 1. … Continue reading →

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In Rome and Beyond

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 28:17-31 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! Acts 28:30-31 Luke … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Adventures in Malta

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 28:1-16 It was a cold and rainy day when the 276 souls arrived on the island of Malta after the shipwreck, and the people on the island were very kind to them, seeing to their needs. Since it was … Continue reading →

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Arriving in Malta

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 27:27-44 The storm had been going on 14 days, and the crew and passengers, 276 in all had not eaten. The crew discovered that they were most likely approaching land, but since it was night, they could see nothing, … Continue reading →

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