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Resist the Devil!

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. … Continue reading →

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Trees and Simple Faith

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

Many have said that the simple things in life are the best.  Simple things don’t  cost much, usually aren’t flashy and are seldom mentioned in the newspapers…  Things like devotion to duty, love of family, faith in God and serving … Continue reading →

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Adulterous People

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Or do you think Scripture says without reason that … Continue reading →

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The Role of Pride and Self

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

I don’t need to tell any of you what the Bible says about pride and self; you know already. Instead, here’s a question for discussion: If godly love can be seen through humility and selflessness, what is demonstrated by pride … Continue reading →

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Can We Love Others and Not Forgive Them?

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit … Continue reading →

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Active Faith

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

Chapter 11 of Hebrews is a discourse on active faith; interesting when you consider that it comes right after the warnings of chapter 10 against losing our faith.  As I’ve continued with this blog over many years, I’ve been criticized … Continue reading →

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Fights, Quarrels and Wrong Motives

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. … Continue reading →

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Jesus teaches us to be like Him and forgive others

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

Jesus’ earthly ministry was nothing if not an expression of love; for in all that He did and said He demonstrated God’s love for us in action. He took away pain and suffering, granted forgiveness of sins and taught the … Continue reading →

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Wisdom, Humility and Righteousness

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast … Continue reading →

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A Garden

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

Today, more than most days, is about a garden.  It was a garden where the great event took place, the event that both confirmed and changed everything, for you see, that garden tomb is empty!  In a sense, our rebirth … Continue reading →

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