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Faithfulness in the Small Things

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

When we think of living a “faithful” Christian life, our minds often jump to grand gestures—traveling overseas as a missionary, preaching to thousands, or enduring extreme sacrifices. Because our everyday lives are filled with ordinary chores like paying the utility … Continue reading →

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God cares for His people

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

Psalm 32:8 is one of those verses that feels like a warm hand on your shoulder—steady, gentle, and full of promise: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Covenant

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a world where keeping your word has become somewhat optional. Contracts are pages and pages of fine print designed to find an exit ramp, and loyalty often lasts only as long as it remains convenient or profitable. … Continue reading →

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The Scarred Oak

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

Some time back, I came across an old oak tree standing tall along a country lane. What caught my eye wasn’t just its size, but a massive scar running right down the trunk. It looked like it had taken a … Continue reading →

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Praying Without Ceasing: BONUS POST

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I posted about praying continually. I wrote the post in general terms that can be applied to any situation, which is the way to present the idea to a general audience like we have here. Yet the danger of … Continue reading →

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The Changing Seasons

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from the Heartland. If you step outside early in the morning and look across the fields, you’re reminded of something that never fails: the cycle of the seasons. No matter what kind of craziness we humans manage to … Continue reading →

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Praying Without Ceasing

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

When people read the phrase “pray continually” in the New Testament, they sometimes picture a monk hidden away in a monastery, chanting prayers 24 hours a day. Most of us have jobs to do, errands to run, meals to cook, … Continue reading →

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A New Study on its Way

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Recently I was speaking with a friend who was asking me questions about our study on the Nephilim. As the conversation continued, he asked me whether Christians are really expected to forgive people who have caused us pain, which is … Continue reading →

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A Season of Forgiving

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Forgiveness has a way of arriving in our lives like a change of season—quietly, gradually, sometimes unexpectedly. Ecclesiastes 3:1 opens with a simple but profound reminder: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: It’s … Continue reading →

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When the Answer Isn’t What We Expected

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

We’ve all had those seasons where we prayed earnestly about a situation—a health issue, a struggling relationship, or a job transition—and things didn’t turn out the way we hoped. The door stayed shut. The road stayed steep. In those moments, … Continue reading →