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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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Amazing Love

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

Several years ago, an interesting thing took place in a congregation that I am familiar with.  A young man came to visit on a Sunday and his life changed forever.  The young man was around 20 years of age, came … Continue reading →

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The New Covenant, part 2

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

New Covenant Terms In the Old Covenant, Man’s promises were the terms of the covenant: Man’s obligations.  That these obligations needed to be kept was obvious, and those obligations are clearly listed.  What are our obligations (terms or stipulations) living … Continue reading →

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Final Comments

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Purpose

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing … Continue reading →

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The New Covenant, part 1    

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said:“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire,but a body you prepared for me;with burnt offerings and sin offeringsyou were not pleased.Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the … Continue reading →

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Leaders

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no … Continue reading →

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Wisdom from the Trees

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

In this area, the trees are turning later than usual, many are still green and there is speculation concerning the reasons for this.  Some say that the rest won’t turn at all, the leaves will just quickly die and fall … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 1, 2025 by Don Merritt
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