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The Poor and Needy

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 2 As we all know, both the Old and New Testaments tach us to watch out for the poor and needy among us (Exodus 23:6; James 1:27). Even so, many oppress and take advantage of the poor both now … Continue reading →

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Relationships

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

We hear a lot these days about relationships; there are websites, books, lectures, workshops and novels.  There is self-help, self-actualization and self-fulfillment; it just seems that society is all concerned about their relationships! If you just look at all the … Continue reading →

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A Garden

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Don Merritt

Today, more than most days, is about a garden.  It was a garden where the great event took place, the event that both confirmed and changed everything, for you see, that garden tomb is empty!  In a sense, our rebirth … Continue reading →

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Weariness

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Don Merritt

You can see them in any airport, on any flight, weary travelers far from home on a business trip.  They are in a hurry for the next flight, cell phone to their ear, talking, listening, making appointments… They are at … Continue reading →

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A steadfast heart

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

If we have a steadfast heart we will hold fast to something; we will not drift away. If our heart is steadfast for God, we will hold fast to Him.  With this obvious thought in mind, what else will result … Continue reading →

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A New Section: Sayings of the Wise

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

At this point in our study of the Proverbs, we begin a new section that runs from 22:17 through the end of Chapter 24. This section contains 30 sayings of the wise. These sayings will usually be comprised by 2 … Continue reading →

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Marriage in the 19th Century

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

Over the years, I’ve discussed on this blog hope, faith, Love and Forgiveness.  I thought that I’d share a little bit of application that comes from a book that I read several years ago that dealt with sex and marriage … Continue reading →

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Your Good Name

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 22:1-16 This section is all about having a good name. Little has changed since Solomon’s time as far as a good name goes, although in our time we are probably not quite as serious on the subject as our … Continue reading →

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Gone Astray

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

“We all, like sheep, have gone astray,   each of us has turned to our own way;and the LORD has laid on him   the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:6 This is a verse of despair and hope… What’s the despairing part?  We … Continue reading →

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A Person and the Lord

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

To begin chapter 21, we have four verses that deal with the king’s relationship with God. These first two concern the king’s heart. In verse 1, there is an allusion to the ancient method of watering a field. A water … Continue reading →

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