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True Perspectives of Life

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 13 This second batch of proverbs extends from 13:4-15:19. Chapter 13 has as its theme the need for us to accept instruction and discipline. It breaks into two sections: Instruction from a father to his son (13:1-13) and then … Continue reading →

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Jesus Wraps Up the Discourse

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is … Continue reading →

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Discipline, Knowledge and Stupidity

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,    but whoever hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 12:1 I wanted to focus on this verse today because it contains a pearl of wisdom which, in our highly sophisticated time, we tend to look right past the … Continue reading →

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Jesus Explains the Parable of the Weeds

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Matthew 13:36-43 Jesus told the Parable of the Weeds to the crowd in 13:24-30, and we covered it a couple posts back. At the end, I gave a simplified and “practical” or “every day” kind of explanation. For the most … Continue reading →

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Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

The Parable of the Mustard Seed is one of the best known of Jesus’ teachings; we cite it often as a teaching on faith, but that is not what this parable is about. The faith connection comes from Matthew 17:20, … Continue reading →

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A Way with Words

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,    but the heart of the wicked is of little value. Proverbs 10:20 This is another one of the proverbs that deals with what we talk about and the words we use. This time, … Continue reading →

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The Summation

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 9 The 13th discourse concludes this first section of the book of Proverbs, and it contains a general summation of what we have seen up to this point. Here, Lady Wisdom invites us to her house. Unlike the house … Continue reading →

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Loose Lips Sink Ships

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

Sin is not ended by multiplying words,    but the prudent hold their tongues. Proverbs 10:19 Teenagers never cease to amaze me; they think they can talk their way out of anything. OK, maybe I’m only thinking about my kids, I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection: February 15, 2026

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

The wise store up knowledge,    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. Proverbs 10:14  Chapter 10 of Proverbs, the first chapter of this section of the Book, has 32 verses. Of those 32, 11 are about the kinds of things … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Weeds

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, … Continue reading →

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