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Photo of the Week: May 6, 2026

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Don Merritt
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Too Much Wine

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 19 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?    Who has strife? Who has complaints?    Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?Those who linger over wine,    who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.Do not gaze at wine when it is red,    when it … Continue reading →

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To Remain Faithful

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 18 Since v. 27 begins with the explanatory word “for”, this verse is introducing what that and later verses develop; namely, a solemn warning against the temptation of infidelity in marriage (a subject to which earlier sections devoted much … Continue reading →

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Finding Inspiration

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Where can a person go to find inspiration; where do we go to be filled with grace? Maybe a better question would be, “What kind of inspiration do we search for?” An artist or a musician may look for inspiration … Continue reading →

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Bringing Joy

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 17 We are to listen to the wisdom and instruction of our fathers (Proverbs 1:8; Ephesians 6:1). How many sorrows and mistakes young men can avoid by listening to their fathers. Prodigals and know-it-alls don’t listen; in time they … Continue reading →

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Quiet Lives

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Wayward Angel, part 2

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

NOTE: This story is fiction, we must be clear about that.  Therefore, it is not intended to represent Biblical teaching.  Rather it is intended to convey an impression of what spiritual conflict is and what it looks like from our human … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Wayward Angel, part 1

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

NOTE: This story is fiction, we must be clear about that.  Therefore, it is not intended to represent Biblical teaching.  Rather it is intended to convey an impression of what spiritual conflict is and what it looks like from our human … Continue reading →

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Ear, Drink and be Merry…?

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 16 Again, the father appeals for the son to be “wise”. Remember, it is a “wise” son that makes a glad father (Proverbs 1O:1). Proverbs 4:23 speaks of the necessity of one keeping his heart with all diligence. It … Continue reading →

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Love-speak

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Speaking in Love: What is that exactly? About 20 years ago, I heard a man say to his brother, “F*** you! And I mean that in love”  It struck me at the time that his definition of love might be … Continue reading →

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