Tag Archives: hope

Our Rock

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Heb. 13:8 The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing. In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest, the world of now … Continue reading →

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The Power of God

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.” Romans 1:16 Are you ashamed of the Gospel? Of course not! … Continue reading →

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Morning’s Reflection

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

Guilt. What a force for destruction! Every single person who reads this has sinned, the person who is writing it has too. The question for today’s reflection is this: Do we torture ourselves with guilt over our sin, or are … Continue reading →

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In the Stillness of the Morning

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

A new day begins, and today, a new year begins as well. There is something special about the stillness of the early morning; I can’t quite put it into words… The new day is still fresh like virgin snow; nothing … Continue reading →

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Pressing On!

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God … Continue reading →

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Thinking of a better life

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

With Christmas past and the new year looming, all of us have the opportunity to make a new start. Most of us have areas of our lives that we aren’t entirely satisfied with, why keep doing the same things? I’m … Continue reading →

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White as snow

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

There’s something about fresh snow that’s sort of comforting, although it also seems a little dangerous at the same time. Yes, it is cold, and it can be uncomfortable physically, and heaven knows I’m not all that crazy about shoveling … Continue reading →

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Is it Urgent… or actually important?

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” 1 Peter 1:3 Here is … Continue reading →

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To be great…

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

… is to be humble: “The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Matthew 23:11-12 We usually don’t think of the greatest in our … Continue reading →