Tag Archives: God’s Faithfulness

Listening More Than We Speak

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person wasn’t actually listening to a word you were saying? You could tell they were just waiting for their turn to jump in, reload their argument, and prove why they … 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 →

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A Final Thought About Forgiveness

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

It’s been quite a journey through our study of What the Bible Says About Forgiveness. I hope that you have found it to be interesting and useful. We’ve looked simply and honestly at what our Lord had to say on … Continue reading →

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The Compass on the Country Lane

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you take a walk down an unfamiliar country lane on an overcast evening, it doesn’t take much to get turned around. The tree line looks identical in every direction, the brush grows thick along the fence line, and when … Continue reading →

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The First Rule of Understanding

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

I’ve paid enough attention to the news cycle over the years to notice a common thread: it is getting harder and harder to find folks who simply tell the unvarnished truth. Between political spin, polished advertisements, half-truths, and sensationalized headlines, … Continue reading →

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Shifting Sand vs. Solid Rock

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever tried building anything on loose gravel or dry sand? You can level it out, make it look nice and tidy, and even admire your handiwork for an afternoon. But the minute a heavy downpour sweeps through or … Continue reading →

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Dawn After the Dark

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is an old saying that it is always darkest just before the dawn. Anyone who has ever stayed up through a long night nursing a sick child, waiting out a severe storm, or watching the clock through a period … Continue reading →

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The Radical Kingdom Ethic

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Part 5 In Matthew 5–7, Jesus presents His manifesto for the Kingdom of Heaven. The surrounding world insists that the assertive, self-protective, and vengeful inherit success. Jesus turns human wisdom on its head: What happens to our soul when we … Continue reading →