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The Harvest Reminder

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

Drive past a farm in the Heartland during autumn, and you’ll see the culmination of months of hard work. The planters went out in the spring, the rains came, the crops grew through the heat of July, and now the … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Rhythm of Letting Go

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is something oddly peaceful about watching the trees shed their leaves in the fall. They don’t panic, they don’t fight the frost, and they don’t desperately try to hold onto last summer’s foliage. They simply let go of what … Continue reading →

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The Canvas Across the Fields

Posted on October 31, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from the Heartland of America. If you take a drive out through the country right about now, you can’t help but notice how the landscape has changed. Just a few weeks ago, everything was wrapped in the deep, … Continue reading →

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The Only Calling That Changes Eternity

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a culture that loves to hustle. People run themselves ragged chasing success, status, entertainment, and security, often treating life like a frantic sprint with no finish line. Back in the 1980s, I knew a fellow who believed … Continue reading →

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Sincere Love in the Community

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 12:9–16 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Light of Day

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

It is easy to get bogged down by the sheer volume of noise, division, and anxiety in the world around us. People argue over politics, bicker over doctrinal fine print, and get defensive about every little slight. Paul urged the … Continue reading →

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Sober Judgment and the Functional Body

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 12:3–8 “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Bread of Life

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

The day after Jesus fed the five, thousand, a large crowd tracked Him down, hoping for another free meal. They wanted a convenient provider who would cater to their immediate physical wants. But Jesus had an entirely different mission in … Continue reading →

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The Next Move on the Board

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

We’ve all stood at the crossroads of a difficult decision, looking intently at the pieces on the board and trying to plot our next move. When life gets complicated, some folks rush off to see a financial adviser, a public … Continue reading →

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A Man About Town

Posted on October 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from Amerida’s Heartland. What exactly is “a man about town”? If you ask popular culture, you might picture someone smooth, stylish, effortlessly cool, and completely dialed into whatever trends are running hot this week. It’s an image built … Continue reading →