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An Appeal for Open Hearts

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 6:3-13 As Paul continues his defense of his apostolic ministry, he moves from the discussion of the ministry of reconciliation, to which we have all been called, into a discussion of faithfulness through hardships. He begins with a … Continue reading →

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Pride, Humility and Relationship with God

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

Jesus taught in parables to enable His listeners to more easily understand important concepts that may cut close to home.  In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus teaches us about pride and humility in a way that all of us can understand. It … Continue reading →

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Ministers of Reconciliation

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 Paul moves into this topic by referring to his critics who apparently have claimed that he was out of his mind for believing that Christ died for our sins and then rose again from the dead. Come … Continue reading →

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A Radical Example

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost … Continue reading →

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Wanna Hear a Secret?

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

Well, do you? Have you ever had someone ask you this? If so, you probably also know that the person usually says, “promise not to tell?” So, let’s start over… Wanna know a secret? Will you promise to tell everybody? … Continue reading →

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The Next move

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

Here we are at the chess board, looking intently at the pieces on the table and trying to plot our next move… but this is no game―  it’s life. Each of us has life moves to make; each of us … Continue reading →

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Moving on to a Better Future

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 These verses serve a twofold purpose. First, they amplify the point Paul has been making in this chapter, and second, they transition into his next subsection in his larger discussion defending his apostolic ministry. The new subsection … Continue reading →

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A Vote of No Confidence

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Approach to Challenges

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not … Continue reading →

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As a new day begins…

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

…each of us will face its challenges. There will be circumstances that develop, circumstances over which we may not have any control, circumstances that we simply cannot fix or that are bigger and stronger than we are. Some will surmount … Continue reading →

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