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His Will

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Attaining Wisdom

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 2 The teacher makes his second appearance in chapter 2, after “Lady” Wisdom has shown us what will become of the unwise in the preceding verses. Here, the teacher tells his students why it is such a good thing … Continue reading →

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Haves and Have Nots

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that … Continue reading →

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Keep His Commands

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, … Continue reading →

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We love because He first loved us

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And … Continue reading →

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The fear of the Lord

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 1:1-9 The first major section of Proverbs is chapters 1-9. These chapters are further broken down by theme into three subsections, the first of which is 1:10-3:35. Within this first major section, there are 13 discourses between father and … Continue reading →

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God is Love

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.  This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Proverbs

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

In thinking about the best way to proceed with a study of the Proverbs would be to write an introductory post that outlines briefly, my plan of attack, and add a few notes about the structure of the book. Then … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection: January 25, 2026

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Don Merritt
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More Love

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:11-12 John is … Continue reading →

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