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When Faith Meets Forgiveness

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2:5 There is something striking about this moment in Mark’s Gospel. A paralyzed man is lowered through a roof by desperate, determined friends. The … Continue reading →

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Dwelling Where Peace Lives

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or … Continue reading →

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Naked I Came, Held by Sovereign Hands

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart.The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” Job 1:21 There are moments in life when everything familiar seems to slip through our fingers. Plans unravel, security fades. … Continue reading →

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The Way We Live Today

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16 There’s a quiet seriousness in Paul’s words here—an invitation to wakefulness. He isn’t scolding; he’s … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Born Again a New Creation

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

Tuesdays and Thursdays starting tomorrow at 6am Central (US). This week we will identify every use of the term “Born Again” in both the Old and New Testaments, as well as places it’s almost said. Then, we will study the … Continue reading →

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The God Who Lights My Darkness

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. 2 … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Faithfulness

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What … Continue reading →

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The Heavens Declare His Glory

Posted on June 13, 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 reveal knowledge.” Psalm 19:1–2 Step outside and look up. Before a sermon is preached, before a song … Continue reading →

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A Meditation of Wonder

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Don Merritt

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 There are verses that speak, and there are verses that sing. This one sings. It rises like dawn over … Continue reading →

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May His Praise Rise in Us Today!

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Don Merritt

I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! Psalm 34:1-3 (ESV) Praise is not merely an action—it … Continue reading →