Tag Archives: Jesus

The Power of a Decision

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

Two men were interviewed by a reporter several years back; they were brothers and as you might guess they had grown up together in the same house.  They had shared a rough childhood in a family with a father who … Continue reading →

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Hanging Out with the Wrong Crowd

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 3 People are interesting creatures in so many ways, and one of those interesting tendencies that we have is that we tend to mirror the behavior of the people we surround ourselves with. Here’s an example from my own … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

It has been said that the only force that is stronger than fear is hope. People who have hope will often do amazing things, while people who are without it will march quietly to slaughter.  One of the great tragedies … Continue reading →

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The Poor and Needy

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 2 As we all know, both the Old and New Testaments tach us to watch out for the poor and needy among us (Exodus 23:6; James 1:27). Even so, many oppress and take advantage of the poor both now … Continue reading →

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Relationships

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

We hear a lot these days about relationships; there are websites, books, lectures, workshops and novels.  There is self-help, self-actualization and self-fulfillment; it just seems that society is all concerned about their relationships! If you just look at all the … Continue reading →

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A Garden

Posted on April 12, 2026 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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Weariness

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Don Merritt

You can see them in any airport, on any flight, weary travelers far from home on a business trip.  They are in a hurry for the next flight, cell phone to their ear, talking, listening, making appointments… They are at … Continue reading →

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A steadfast heart

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

If we have a steadfast heart we will hold fast to something; we will not drift away. If our heart is steadfast for God, we will hold fast to Him.  With this obvious thought in mind, what else will result … Continue reading →

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A New Section: Sayings of the Wise

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

At this point in our study of the Proverbs, we begin a new section that runs from 22:17 through the end of Chapter 24. This section contains 30 sayings of the wise. These sayings will usually be comprised by 2 … Continue reading →

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Marriage in the 19th Century

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

Over the years, I’ve discussed on this blog hope, faith, Love and Forgiveness.  I thought that I’d share a little bit of application that comes from a book that I read several years ago that dealt with sex and marriage … Continue reading →

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