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The light of life

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light is often used as a metaphor for truth in the Bible, certainly it is used in this … Continue reading →

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Shout for Joy!

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.   Worship the LORD with gladness;    come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God.    It is he who made us, and we are his;    we are his people, the sheep of his … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Thanksgiving

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 If you do a word search of the Bible, you will find that prayer and thanksgiving go together an … Continue reading →

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New Testament ‘Hesed’… Part 2

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Don Merritt

Service: Breadth and Range The lifestyle of the ancient church is demonstrated, at least in concept, by the numerous terms used in the New Testament texts to describe various types of servants. In all cases, these were people who put … Continue reading →

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New Covenant ‘Hesed’ part 1

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

Introduction             You will remember the word hesed from our discussion of the Old Testament.  It is the word used most often to describe God in the Old Testament.  You will also recall that it has two elements: keeping covenant, and aiding … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Reflections

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving has been a central idea in American history and culture, even before there was an America.  Of course, all Americans have learned about the first Thanksgiving back in 1621 with the Pilgrims and the Indians, but there’s much more … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection: November 9., 2025

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Don Merritt
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As we begin a new day

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

Let’s begin this day with thoughts of thanksgiving, for God has done great things for us!  No matter what our circumstances may be, He has blessed us beyond measure, He has forgiven our sins and He has filled us with … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Holiday

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

I recall one time when I was 10 or 11, my grandmother remarked that Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday; I thought she must be crazy― you don’t get presents for Thanksgiving! Like most American kids, my favorite was Christmas and … Continue reading →

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This is the day!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Have you ever kept track of how many days have been spoiled by stress, worry, discord, and troubles?  If we were to mark a calendar for a year, I wonder how much of our time would be wasted by these … Continue reading →

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