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Shifting Sand vs. Solid Rock

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever tried building anything on loose gravel or dry sand? You can level it out, make it look nice and tidy, and even admire your handiwork for an afternoon. But the minute a heavy downpour sweeps through or … Continue reading →

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When Prayers Feel Thin

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever knelt down to pray during a really difficult season and felt like your words were just bouncing off the ceiling? You try to articulate your worries, your grief, or your confusion, but the exhaustion is so heavy … Continue reading →

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Love in Living Color

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

It’s easy to talk about love; we use the word all the time. We love pizza, we love a crisp autumn morning, we love baseball, and we love lazy summer afternoons. We print slogans on bumper stickers and sing catchy … Continue reading →

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Selflessness vs. Pride: The Greek Frame of Mind

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

Part 3 Why is forgiveness so excruciatingly difficult? If we are honest, the main barrier isn’t usually a lack of biblical knowledge. The primary obstacle is pride. When someone harms us, our ego demands vindication or payback. We nurse grievances … Continue reading →

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An Empowering Walk

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

Some people have the mistaken impression that walking with Jesus is a passive, restrictive kind of life—like sitting quietly on a shelf trying not to touch anything. They think of faith as a long list of things you aren’t allowed … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Cycle & The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

Part 2 Have you ever calculated how much someone “owes” you emotionally? We keep running tallies of offenses: three strikes, seven chances, or “I’ve reached my limit”. In Matthew 18:21, Peter thought he was being extraordinarily generous when he asked … Continue reading →

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Making Time for What Matters

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a world that is practically addicted to rushing. “Hurry up! Time is running out! Move it! Rush, rush, rush!” Between chime notifications, full email inboxes, appointments, and endless chores, modern life has a way of turning into … Continue reading →

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Known and Loved Anyway

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Remember back in school when you had a crush on someone, and you’d have a friend secretly ask around to see if they liked you back? You’d wait anxiously in the hallway, fingers crossed, hoping for good news. That desire … Continue reading →

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Beyond Checklists and Transactions

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had to deal with an organization or an office where everything was strictly transactional? You take a number, stand in a cold line, hand over a required form, get your stamp, and move along. Nobody knows your … Continue reading →

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Passing the Cup

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to ask for mercy than it is to give it? When we make a mistake—maybe we cut someone off in traffic, speak a little too sharply to a family member, or … Continue reading →