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Perfect Love Casts out Fear

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 Fear is one of the oldest companions of 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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The Heavens Declare

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

The heavens declare the glory of God;     the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech;    night after night they display knowledge.   There is no speech or language    where their voice is not heard.Their voice goes out into all the earth,    their words … Continue reading →

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The Path of Life

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find … Continue reading →

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Under the Shadow of the Almighty

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

A Devotional on Psalm 91:1–2 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most Highwill rest in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust.’” Psalm 91:1–2 … Continue reading →

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The Wife of Noble Character

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 31:10–31 has often been read as a portrait of an ideal woman—strong, capable, wise, and deeply faithful. Yet beneath the description of her character, we can also see a powerful reflection of God’s love for us and His vision … Continue reading →

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God Our Rock and Refuge: A Devotional on Psalm 18:1–3

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon … Continue reading →

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Sayings of King Lemuel

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 31:1-9 This is the only mention of King Lemuel in all of Scripture, and quite honestly, we don’t know who he is, although there are some theories. The sayings are said to have been taught to him by his … Continue reading →

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Working Out What God Has Worked In

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Small Things

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 30 begins in an unexpected place — not with certainty, but with humility. “Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding.” The voice of the chapter does not boast in knowledge. It … Continue reading →

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