Tag Archives: inspiration

What? Me?

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

I’ll bet you know somebody who will never put up with a slight or an insult.  I’ll bet this person will react strongly and immediately in this kind of a situation and give the other person a piece of their … Continue reading →

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Bearing Good Fruit   

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 To be a follower of Jesus, a person needs to set aside the old ways of living and thinking, … Continue reading →

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A Nostalgic Morning: redux

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

I will soon be returning to Illinois after a few years in the Washington, DC area, and since I am about to leave here, I’ll let you in on the “secret” to seeing the sights of Washington. Oh yes, millions … Continue reading →

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The Worst Nightmare

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

If you are a parent, I would imagine that your worst nightmare might involve a catastrophic injury to one of your young children; oh yes, I’ve heard many parents say this, and as a parent of 3 myself, it was … Continue reading →

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Being Transformed

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Romans 1:16 The Apostle Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel message for He … Continue reading →

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Getting Real

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

It would appear from these verses in Chapter 13 that Paul is wrapping up this final defense of his ministry by taking the offensive. He will shortly make another trip to Corinth, and when he arrives, any remaining opposition will … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by His Glory

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Another day begins: O what fun! Consider the opportunities to share our faith, and the opportunities to show the example of Christ’s love to those around us.  Consider the chance we’ll have to bring Christ to others, and to walk … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Commentary Heats Up

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it. I ought to have been commended by you, for I am not in the least inferior to the “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. I persevered in demonstrating among you … Continue reading →

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Rejoice!

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made;    let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every situation … Continue reading →

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More Boasting

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. (12:1) With this little bit of transition, Paul takes us in to a second subsection in … Continue reading →

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