Tag Archives: inspiration

Hope for the Future

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 15 To envy sinners is not to be fearing the Lord properly. Other passages that warn against envying sinners : Psalm 37:l; Proverbs 3:31; 24:1,19. Yet people at times do envy sinners (Psalm 73:3-7). If one truly fears God, … Continue reading →

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Disrepair

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

When things are going along well, we are able to take of routine maintenance and keep up with the necessary repairs, but in rough times these things can get away from us.  When it comes to a house, we might … Continue reading →

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A Happy Parent

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Sating 14 It is hard to conceive of a parent whose heart would not be glad for a child with a wise heart. You probably noticed the play on words here: your heart and my heart and then wise and … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he … Continue reading →

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Discipline for Children

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 13 These verses, by using the term “rod”, make unmistakable reference to corporal punishment in disciplining children. Consequently, this saying is a tough one for many today for several reasons. Society seems to have changed its attitudes about corporal … Continue reading →

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Days of Praise

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King;    I will praise your name for ever and ever.Every day I will praise you    and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has done in your … Continue reading →

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Knowledge

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 12 They say that knowledge is power, and to a certain extent, this is correct in our world. The ancients had an ethic that went beyond just knowledge, for as we see in this verse, and in a great … Continue reading →

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What you look for you will find

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you are thinking about buying a green car, you will suddenly notice that there are many green cars on the road; if you are thinking about buying a new green Toyota, you’ll start to see them everywhere. If you … Continue reading →

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Harmony and Love

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1Peter 3:8 A person who is always right carries a great burden with them; even more so if they know everything. Do you know anybody like … Continue reading →

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Working for the Railroad

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

I thought I’d share a little story with you today about two best friends… Jack and Tom were best friends all through school. They played ball together, had adventures together… they were inseparable. When the day came for their graduation … Continue reading →

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