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Surpassing Glory

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, transitory though it was, will not the ministry of … Continue reading →

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In the Mist

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Don Merritt

There’s something about a misty morning that grabs the imagination, don’t you agree?  The day is stretched out ahead of you, but it’s hard to see exactly where it will lead; will it be a good one, or will it … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Credentials

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 3:1-6 In these verses Paul continues the defense of his apostolic ministry. You’ll recall that at the end of the last chapter he mentioned that he, unlike some, isn’t peddling the gospel for profit, but rather he is … Continue reading →

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We Can Work it Out

Posted on August 8, 2025 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 … Continue reading →

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Ministry, Viewpoints and Aromas

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me, I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them … Continue reading →

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The View From Up Here

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Sometimes I like to go to a high place and look down; you can see a lot from up here.  Down there on the streets of town you can see the details, but it’s hard to take in the whole … Continue reading →

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Paul Advises Forgiveness

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you to some extent—not to put it too severely. The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient. Now instead, you ought to forgive and … Continue reading →

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Jesus- Our Example

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;rather, he made himself nothingby taking the very nature … Continue reading →

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Accusations, Integrity and Travel Plans

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace. For … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

If only you, God, would slay the wicked!    Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!They speak of you with evil intent;    your adversaries misuse your name.Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord,    and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?I have nothing but hatred for … Continue reading →

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