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The God Who Lights My Darkness

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

You, Lord, are my lamp;    the Lord turns my darkness into light.With your help I can advance against a troop;    with my God I can scale a wall. “As for God, his way is perfect:    The Lord’s word is flawless;    he shields all who take refuge in him. 2 … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Faithfulness

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What … Continue reading →

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The Heavens Declare His Glory

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

“The heavens declare the glory of God;the skies proclaim the work of His hands.Day after day they pour forth speech;night after night they reveal knowledge.” Psalm 19:1–2 Step outside and look up. Before a sermon is preached, before a song … Continue reading →

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A Meditation of Wonder

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Don Merritt

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 There are verses that speak, and there are verses that sing. This one sings. It rises like dawn over … Continue reading →

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May His Praise Rise in Us Today!

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Don Merritt

I will bless the Lord at all times;    his praise shall continually be in my mouth.My soul makes its boast in the Lord;    let the humble hear and be glad.Oh, magnify the Lord with me,    and let us exalt his name together! Psalm 34:1-3 (ESV) Praise is not merely an action—it … Continue reading →

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Announcement

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

I am pleased to announce that my new series Born Agan A New Creation will begin Tuesday, June 16, at 6:00 am Central Time and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am very excited about this series as it will … Continue reading →

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Victory in Christ: The Life That Conquers Death

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”  John 11:25–26 In … Continue reading →

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Perfect Love Casts out Fear

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 Fear is one of the oldest companions of the … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on Proverbs

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

Reflection: Proverbs and Christ as Divine Wisdom The New Testament reveals that Christ Himself is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24, 30). When we read Proverbs through that lens, the chapter becomes more than moral instruction—it becomes a portrait … Continue reading →

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The Heavens Declare

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

The heavens declare the glory of God;     the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech;    night after night they display knowledge.   There is no speech or language    where their voice is not heard.Their voice goes out into all the earth,    their words … Continue reading →

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