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And We Know: A Devotional on Romans 8:28

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 Two words. That’s all it takes to stop you in your tracks … Continue reading →

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The Love That Stays

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are seasons when life feels unsettled — when circumstances shift, when plans fall apart, when the future feels foggy. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder whether God’s love is still as close as it once felt. We know … Continue reading →

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Loved Without Earning

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

There’s a quiet pressure many of us carry — the sense that we need to “measure up” before God can really love us. We may not say it out loud, but it sits there beneath the surface: If I were … Continue reading →

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When Love Finds You

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Sometimes God’s love finds us in the quiet moments we weren’t even looking for it. A sunrise that catches us off guard. A conversation that warms something inside we didn’t know had grown cold. A memory that surfaces at just … Continue reading →

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Trusting God When You Can’t See the Way

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

Trusting God with an Open Heart “In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.” Psalm 25:1-2 Many translations of this … Continue reading →

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Born Again, Part 10

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

The Final Renewal — All Things Made New Every story of new birth points toward a greater renewal. The Spirit’s work in our hearts is the first sign of what God intends for the whole creation. The new birth is … Continue reading →

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Unshaken Refuge

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever‑present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains … Continue reading →

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Born Again, Part 9

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

The New Creation and Everyday Life — Living the Rebirth in Ordinary Rhythms Spiritual rebirth is not confined to the moment of conversion or the walls of the church. It reaches into the ordinary — the daily patterns of work, … Continue reading →

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The Voice That Guides

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” Isaiah 30:21  God’s guidance is not always loud — it’s often a whisper that follows … Continue reading →

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The Shepherd’s Path

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Don Merritt

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1–3 David’s words are … Continue reading →

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