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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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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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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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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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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 →

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The Valley’s Purpose

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

Nobody ever volunteers for the hard seasons. If we had a remote control for life, we’d fast-forward right past the hospital waiting rooms, the job losses, the broken relationships, and the long, lonely nights. We want the green pastures and … Continue reading →

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Anchored in the Storm

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Some years back, I spent some time watching boats tied up in a harbor as a stiff autumn gale blew in off the water. The wind whipped the surface into whitecaps, tossed smaller debris around, and shoved hard against anything … Continue reading →

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When the Fog Rolls In

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you’ve ever lived or driven through farm country in the late autumn, you know what a heavy morning fog looks like. It settles over the fields so thickly that you can barely see twenty feet ahead of your bumper. … 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 →