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Photo of the Week: September 3, 2025

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

It’s been a very long time since I posted a photo of the week. I thought I’d revive the feature here starting with the new month so, you can expect a photo of the week each Wednesday, right here, and … Continue reading →

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Getting Real

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

It would appear from these verses in Chapter 13 that Paul is wrapping up this final defense of his ministry by taking the offensive. He will shortly make another trip to Corinth, and when he arrives, any remaining opposition will … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by His Glory

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Another day begins: O what fun! Consider the opportunities to share our faith, and the opportunities to show the example of Christ’s love to those around us.  Consider the chance we’ll have to bring Christ to others, and to walk … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Commentary Heats Up

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it. I ought to have been commended by you, for I am not in the least inferior to the “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. I persevered in demonstrating among you … Continue reading →

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Rejoice!

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made;    let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every situation … Continue reading →

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More Boasting

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. (12:1) With this little bit of transition, Paul takes us in to a second subsection in … Continue reading →

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Paul Closes the Letter

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Philippians 4:10-23 Paul closes out his letter in this final part of chapter four. This is largely a personal message to the Philippians, but there are some things about it that we can learn, especially if we keep the theme … Continue reading →

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Beautiful but…

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

There are some things in this life that are absolutely beautiful.  Some are alluring, some are natural while others are man-made.  They might catch our eye or arouse our senses.  They may seem entirely harmless… and they might be good … Continue reading →

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Prayer in the Morning

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

Is it really necessary for us to spend time in prayer in the morning? I think so. ll dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there. Mark 1:35 How many posts have … Continue reading →

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Boasting in Weakness

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Paul has been accused of all sorts of things in Corinth. I can fairly say, from the text, that there have been people, false “super-apostles”, who have accused Paul of weakness and inadequacy both real and imagined, … Continue reading →

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