Tag Archives: God’s Provision

The Bins Full and the Tables Set

Posted on November 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from America’s Heartland. If you drive down a country road in late autumn, you can’t help but notice the unmistakable signs of completion. The combines have finished their work, the grain bins are filled to the brim, and … Continue reading →

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The Next Move on the Board

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

We’ve all stood at the crossroads of a difficult decision, looking intently at the pieces on the board and trying to plot our next move. When life gets complicated, some folks rush off to see a financial adviser, a public … Continue reading →

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The Palette of the Creator: The Colors of Autumn

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is a moment every year when the green world around us begins to whisper a breathtaking secret. Almost overnight, entire forests burst into a riotous celebration of color—fiery crimsons, deep ambers, vibrant oranges, and luminous golds. It is as … Continue reading →

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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 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 Shepherd Who Provides Himself

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1 The deepest provision God gives is Himself. The writer repeatedly returns to the image of God as Shepherd—providing, protecting, restoring. Provision is not merely what God gives; it is who … Continue reading →

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Provision Through People

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 God often provides through people — through community, friendship, encouragement, generosity, and shared burdens. Love for God and neighbor summarizes the Law; obedience … Continue reading →

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Strength for the Storm

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Provision is not always rescue. Sometimes it is strength to endure. Sustaining grace provides presence, steadiness, and strength to carry us through storms. … Continue reading →

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Daily Bread, Daily Grace

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 Jesus teaches us to ask for daily bread — not weekly, not monthly, not “enough to feel secure for the next year.” Daily. It’s a rhythm of trust, not a stockpile of … Continue reading →

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