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Faith and… a Tree

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

Many have said that the simple things in life are the best.  Simple things don’t cost much, usually aren’t flashy and are seldom mentioned in the newspapers…  Things like devotion to duty, love of family, faith in God and serving … Continue reading →

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Parental Tranquility

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

These verses can be understood in context by noting the similarity of vv. 21 and 25. Because of this textual feature, we can understand vv. 22-24 as referring to the relationship of parents and children, especially parent pf disappointing children. … Continue reading →

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The Keys to Tranquility

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Don Merritt

Most people would like to live a tranquil existence, even carefree if possible. Solomon has given us five verses here in chapter 17, which present some keys to finding tranquility. Looking at the first one, it doesn’t take a genius … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Lost Coin

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Don Merritt

Luke 15:8-10 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it?  And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, … Continue reading →

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The Barren Fig Tree

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

The scene hasn’t changed from that of Chapter 12; the disciples are still there, and so is the crowd, when someone brings news of a massacre of Galileans in Jerusalem. This is the only historical account of this particular massacre, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Tree

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

Some time back I came upon a scene; this tree grabbed my attention because it was unusual… The unusual thing about the tree isn’t the scar, but how well it has done in spite of the injury it sustained.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Good Samaritan

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

Luke 10: 25-37 Jesus is confronted by an “expert in the law” who asks what he must to “inherit eternal life”. Jesus, as He often did, answered with a question: “What is written in the law; how do you read … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Minas

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Luke 19:11-27 This parable is similar to the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, however while it may be similar, it is unique to Luke. Jesus is still at the home of Zacchaeus when He told this story and … Continue reading →

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Earthly Kings

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

This brief section shows the reader two very important things: First, an earthly king is ordained by God and as such, He exercises authority delegated to him by God. Second, that earthly king must live up to the same standards … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Ten Virgins

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 25 contains three parables, and they all have the same meaning: The Lord may return at any moment: make sure you are ready if He comes today! My plan for these three parables is to take them … Continue reading →

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