Tag Archives: God’s Creation

The Canvas Across the Fields

Posted on October 31, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from the Heartland of America. If you take a drive out through the country right about now, you can’t help but notice how the landscape has changed. Just a few weeks ago, everything was wrapped in the deep, … Continue reading →

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Whispers of Change: The Wonder of God’s Creation in Autumn

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 There is a distinct shift in the air as summer fades and autumn arrives. The morning breeze carries … Continue reading →

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Selflessness vs. Pride: The Greek Frame of Mind

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

Part 3 Why is forgiveness so excruciatingly difficult? If we are honest, the main barrier isn’t usually a lack of biblical knowledge. The primary obstacle is pride. When someone harms us, our ego demands vindication or payback. We nurse grievances … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Covenant

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a world where keeping your word has become somewhat optional. Contracts are pages and pages of fine print designed to find an exit ramp, and loyalty often lasts only as long as it remains convenient or profitable. … Continue reading →

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The Scarred Oak

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

Some time back, I came across an old oak tree standing tall along a country lane. What caught my eye wasn’t just its size, but a massive scar running right down the trunk. It looked like it had taken a … Continue reading →

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The Changing Seasons

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from the Heartland. If you step outside early in the morning and look across the fields, you’re reminded of something that never fails: the cycle of the seasons. No matter what kind of craziness we humans manage to … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming the Wonder of You

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13 When was the last time you looked at something—or someone—and were simply struck by wonder? We tend to look for wonder in the grand … 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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The Glory of God’s Creation

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Don Merritt

God’s creation of the universe around us and the world in which we live is truly an awesome thing to behold. The universe is unimaginably huge, full of stars, galaxies and wonders. Our world, the earth, is amazing in every … Continue reading →