Tag Archives: love

My Lord, My Strength

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I love you, O Lord, my strength… The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.” The opening lines of Psalm 18 are not quiet reflections—they are a declaration. David speaks as a man who has been pressed, hunted, … Continue reading →

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Lesson 2: Put Love into Action

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

Romans 12:9-16 Paul continues in these verses with his discussion of our response to grace. Here, he sets the tone with verse 9:  Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.  Our response to God’s grace … Continue reading →

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Gloating may not be the best move

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 28 This is not the only place in Scripture where we are told not to gloat over an opponent’s downfall; no sir, not by a long shot. We have a tendency to rejoice over an enemy’s troubles (Psalm 36:15). … Continue reading →

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Lesson 1: Humble Service

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Romans 12:3-8 Paul set out his proposition in verses 1-2, that we offer ourselves as living sacrifices and be transformed by the renewing of our minds as a response to grace; in verses 3-8 we have our first lesson on … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Thirst

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

There’s nothing worse than being thirsty, seriously thirsty! Millions are slowly dying of thirst in our world, but theirs is a different kind of thirst.  Spiritual thirst is pandemic and has been all through the ages.  The symptoms are fairly … Continue reading →

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Be Transformed

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the … Continue reading →

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Joy and Peace

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

In the last few months, I’ve received way too many notifications relating to illnesses, despair and death.  Friends, relatives, associates… We all have streaks like this when you really pause and think about mortality and suffering, right? Now we know … Continue reading →

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Tough Love

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

Saying 25 This is a tough saying to be sure. It is a sort of call to boldness consisting of 3 admonitions. The first of these, in v. 10 is a call to encouragement. When the student of wisdom perceives … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Waters

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

I was walking through the woods once and I came upon this scene…  The woods were cool and fresh in the stillness of the early morning light and I came upon this little stream suddenly.  The babble of the water … Continue reading →

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Life is an Adventure

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

Life with Jesus is a journey, and that journey is quite an adventure.  It’s an adventure that travels down a long narrow road through beautiful, lush countryside, past rivers and streams, flat plains, and sometimes even through hot, dry deserts. … Continue reading →

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