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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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Your Good Name

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 22:1-16 This section is all about having a good name. Little has changed since Solomon’s time as far as a good name goes, although in our time we are probably not quite as serious on the subject as our … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: April 8, 2026

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Don Merritt
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Gone Astray

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

“We all, like sheep, have gone astray,   each of us has turned to our own way;and the LORD has laid on him   the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:6 This is a verse of despair and hope… What’s the despairing part?  We … Continue reading →

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