Tag Archives: love

Priorities

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Leading up to these verses Paul … Continue reading →

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In the Stillness of the Morning

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

I guess that I am what you might call a morning person; I get up earlier than most. I don’t have to, I just like it. Morning is my favorite time, I like to be up long before the sun. … Continue reading →

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Pursuit of Wealth

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 8 For many people, the urge to get rich defines our lives. They think that if they only had enough money, life would be easy and stress free. Of course, if we stop and think, we know that isn’t … Continue reading →

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Love, Justice and Our Response

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

I will sing of your love and justice;to you, Lord, I will sing praise.I will be careful to lead a blameless life—when will you come to me? Psalm 101:1-2a At first this may seem to be quite simple but look closely and … Continue reading →

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I was Just Thinking…

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

The sun is soon coming up and here at my kitchen table the coffee is fresh, and the day is young, but alas, my mind is flying all over the place. This seems to be one of those mornings when … Continue reading →

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This sounds familiar… doesn’t it?

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Why do the nations conspire    and the peoples plot in vain?The kings of the earth rise up    and the rulers band together    against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,“Let us break their chains    and throw off their shackles.” Psalm 2: 1-3 Whether you follow the international scene closely, … Continue reading →

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Light of the World

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “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 John used light and darkness in his Gospel to refer … Continue reading →

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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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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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