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The Compass on the Country Lane

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you take a walk down an unfamiliar country lane on an overcast evening, it doesn’t take much to get turned around. The tree line looks identical in every direction, the brush grows thick along the fence line, and when … Continue reading →

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The First Rule of Understanding

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

I’ve paid enough attention to the news cycle over the years to notice a common thread: it is getting harder and harder to find folks who simply tell the unvarnished truth. Between political spin, polished advertisements, half-truths, and sensationalized headlines, … Continue reading →

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Shifting Sand vs. Solid Rock

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever tried building anything on loose gravel or dry sand? You can level it out, make it look nice and tidy, and even admire your handiwork for an afternoon. But the minute a heavy downpour sweeps through or … Continue reading →

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Dawn After the Dark

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is an old saying that it is always darkest just before the dawn. Anyone who has ever stayed up through a long night nursing a sick child, waiting out a severe storm, or watching the clock through a period … Continue reading →

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The Radical Kingdom Ethic

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Part 5 In Matthew 5–7, Jesus presents His manifesto for the Kingdom of Heaven. The surrounding world insists that the assertive, self-protective, and vengeful inherit success. Jesus turns human wisdom on its head: What happens to our soul when we … Continue reading →

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When Prayers Feel Thin

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever knelt down to pray during a really difficult season and felt like your words were just bouncing off the ceiling? You try to articulate your worries, your grief, or your confusion, but the exhaustion is so heavy … Continue reading →

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Debunking Forgiveness Myths

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Part 4 Few spiritual topics are weighed down by as many platitudes as forgiveness. Well-meaning people often offer cliché advice to hurting individuals, leaving them feeling confused, guilty, or trapped in unsafe environments. To practice biblical forgiveness, we must identify … Continue reading →

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The Valley’s Purpose

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

Nobody ever volunteers for the hard seasons. If we had a remote control for life, we’d fast-forward right past the hospital waiting rooms, the job losses, the broken relationships, and the long, lonely nights. We want the green pastures and … Continue reading →

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Anchored in the Storm

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Some years back, I spent some time watching boats tied up in a harbor as a stiff autumn gale blew in off the water. The wind whipped the surface into whitecaps, tossed smaller debris around, and shoved hard against anything … Continue reading →

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When the Fog Rolls In

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you’ve ever lived or driven through farm country in the late autumn, you know what a heavy morning fog looks like. It settles over the fields so thickly that you can barely see twenty feet ahead of your bumper. … Continue reading →