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The Grand Symphony of the Skies

Posted on November 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from America’s Heartland. If you’ve ever spent an evening out in the country far away from the city lights, you know what happens when the sun goes down and the rural night takes over. Without the glare of … Continue reading →

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The Unchanging Hand Behind the Seasons

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

Human institutions, political winds, and economic forecasts change so fast they’ll give you whiplash. One month everything looks steady, and the next, the ground feels like it’s shifting under our feet. Yet, standing outside and watching the orderly procession of … Continue reading →

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Civil Conscience and Governing Powers

Posted on November 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 13:1–7 “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against … Continue reading →

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Finding Warmth in the Chill

Posted on November 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

As the autumn days grow shorter and the morning frost begins to whiten the pasture grass, our routines naturally shift. We trade our iced drinks for hot coffee, pull the heavier sweaters out of the closet, and look for the … Continue reading →

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The Counter-Cultural Response to Harm

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 12:17–21 “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not … Continue reading →

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The Harvest Reminder

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

Drive past a farm in the Heartland during autumn, and you’ll see the culmination of months of hard work. The planters went out in the spring, the rains came, the crops grew through the heat of July, and now the … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Rhythm of Letting Go

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is something oddly peaceful about watching the trees shed their leaves in the fall. They don’t panic, they don’t fight the frost, and they don’t desperately try to hold onto last summer’s foliage. They simply let go of what … Continue reading →

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The Canvas Across the Fields

Posted on October 31, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from the Heartland of America. If you take a drive out through the country right about now, you can’t help but notice how the landscape has changed. Just a few weeks ago, everything was wrapped in the deep, … Continue reading →

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The Only Calling That Changes Eternity

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a culture that loves to hustle. People run themselves ragged chasing success, status, entertainment, and security, often treating life like a frantic sprint with no finish line. Back in the 1980s, I knew a fellow who believed … Continue reading →

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Sincere Love in the Community

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Text: Romans 12:9–16 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the … Continue reading →