Tag Archives: God is Love

Sincere Love in the Community

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 12:9–16 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the … Continue reading →

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Sober Judgment and the Functional Body

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 12:3–8 “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Bread of Life

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

The day after Jesus fed the five, thousand, a large crowd tracked Him down, hoping for another free meal. They wanted a convenient provider who would cater to their immediate physical wants. But Jesus had an entirely different mission in … Continue reading →

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The Living Sacrifice and the Renewed Mind

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 12:1–2 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern … Continue reading →

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Introduction: The Great “Therefore” Pivot

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning, everyone. Welcome. Grab your seats, pull up your text in Romans, and let’s begin. If you have spent any time in biblical studies, you have likely heard commentators divide the Apostle Paul’s letters neatly in half: chapters 1 … Continue reading →

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The Anchor of Humble Hearts

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a culture that spends an enormous amount of energy trying to look impressive. People polish their images, broadcast their successes, fight for the spotlight, and make sure everybody knows when they’ve gotten things right. Pride loves a … Continue reading →

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Words That Heal or Harm

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

Words are funny things. They are completely invisible, they weigh absolutely nothing, and yet they possess enough power to either build a person up or tear them down completely. Most of us can probably still remember a careless, cutting remark … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Right Turn

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from the Heartland. If you’ve ever driven down an unfamiliar country road at twilight, you know how quickly a simple curve can turn into a guessing game. The headlights sweep across the ditch, the shadows lengthen against the … Continue reading →

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The Truth That Sets You Free

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is a strange myth floating around that living according to God’s truth is a narrow, restrictive kind of existence—like being locked in a tiny room with a long checklist of things you aren’t allowed to do. People often assume … Continue reading →

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Truth Clothed in Love

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever met someone who seemed to know all the right answers, but delivered them like a sledgehammer? They carry around an opinion on every subject, love nothing more than pointing out other people’s flaws, and walk around with … Continue reading →