Tag Archives: encouragement

It’s Time to Grow Up!

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you … Continue reading →

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God’s Most Notable Attribute

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

Back in my professorial days, I always taught that we will have a great deal of difficulty in properly understanding Scripture, until we understand Biblical Covenants. It has been years since I discussed this vital issue here on the Life … Continue reading →

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Great High Priest, part 2

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since … Continue reading →

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Mount Vernon: A Walk Through Time

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

I posted about a tree at the Mount Vernon Estate last week, and I thought I’d re-post this one which first appeared here in September of 2012… A visit to Mount Vernon is a walk through time.  More than just … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection: 9/21/25

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

This morning’s Reflection comes from Hebrews 3:12-13… See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so … Continue reading →

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Towering Above All Things

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Don Merritt

I took this picture more than 10 years ago because the view of this tree standing so tall, a tree that had obviously been there for a very long time, must have a lot to tell us, if only trees … Continue reading →

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Our Great High Priest

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we … Continue reading →

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The View from Above

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

Have you ever wondered what the world looks like from God’s point of view? Could it be like the view from an airplane? Probably not. Maybe it’s more like looking at each one of us through the eyes of those … Continue reading →

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The Word of God

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; … Continue reading →

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The Majesty of God

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;    his greatness no one can fathom.One generation will commend your works to another;    they will tell of your mighty acts.They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty,    and I will meditate on your wonderful works Psalm 145:3-5 … Continue reading →

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