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The Crown of Creation

Posted on November 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

When you tour an art museum and look at a magnificent gallery filled with priceless sculptures and sweeping oil paintings, you eventually reach the centerpiece of the exhibit—the masterpiece that everything else leads up to. When God designed the universe, … Continue reading →

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The Table and Disputable Matters

Posted on November 12, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 14:1–12 Welcome back, everyone. Settle in, get your notebooks open, and turn with me in your Bibles to Romans 14:1. In our last few sessions, we watched Paul trace a magnificent, unbroken line of logic. He began in … Continue reading →

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Finding Order in the Storm

Posted on November 11, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever watched a fierce summer thunderstorm roll across the open plains? First comes the heavy, oppressive stillness in the air. Then the dark clouds bank up on the horizon, the wind kicks up, and soon lightning is flashing … Continue reading →

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The Debt of Love and Morning Light

Posted on November 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 13:8–14 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You … Continue reading →

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The Ant and the Creator

Posted on November 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you spend a quiet afternoon sitting on the back patio or walking through the garden, you might notice some of creation’s smallest details—like a line of ants scurrying back and forth across the paving stones, carrying loads many times … Continue reading →

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The Clockwork of the Seasons

Posted on November 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

We humans love to tinker, invent, and build complex systems to keep our lives running smoothly. We draft schedules, set alarms, automate our appliances, and pride ourselves on our organization. Yet, despite all our modern gadgets, how often do we … Continue reading →

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The Grand Symphony of the Skies

Posted on November 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from America’s Heartland. If you’ve ever spent an evening out in the country far away from the city lights, you know what happens when the sun goes down and the rural night takes over. Without the glare of … Continue reading →

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The Unchanging Hand Behind the Seasons

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

Human institutions, political winds, and economic forecasts change so fast they’ll give you whiplash. One month everything looks steady, and the next, the ground feels like it’s shifting under our feet. Yet, standing outside and watching the orderly procession of … Continue reading →

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Civil Conscience and Governing Powers

Posted on November 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 13:1–7 “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against … Continue reading →

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Finding Warmth in the Chill

Posted on November 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

As the autumn days grow shorter and the morning frost begins to whiten the pasture grass, our routines naturally shift. We trade our iced drinks for hot coffee, pull the heavier sweaters out of the closet, and look for the … Continue reading →