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Monday’s Thought

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Don Merritt
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An Obedient Heart

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 Jesus was on a … Continue reading →

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A Whole Lot of Healing Going On

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 3:1-10 Om a certain day, Peter and John were headed into the temple area for afternoon prayer, which appears to have been the custom of the early church. There was a crippled man there; he was always there, begging … Continue reading →

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What Does God Think About Me?

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

Have you ever wondered about that? If you have, I’m betting that you have lots of company, for pretty much everyone has wondered. Remember back in school when a boy liked a girl, or a girl liked a boy, and … Continue reading →

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The Story Begins

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Acts 1:1-11 As I mentioned earlier, Luke begins his second book with a prelude, much like the one with which he began his gospel (1:1-3). Again, he addresses himself to a man named Theophilus. Sadly, there is no way for … Continue reading →

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To Trust God  

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

In you, Lord my God,    I put my trust. I trust in you;    do not let me be put to shame,    nor let my enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:1-2 The 25th Psalm is all about trust, forgiveness, and faithfulness. An interesting component of this … Continue reading →

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God Has Plans for You

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (larger context Jer. 29:1-23) This is one of those verses, in one … Continue reading →

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The Torch is Passed

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been … Continue reading →

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Psalm 125:4

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Don Merritt
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Jesus Rises from the Grave

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

Matthew 28:1-15 Matthew’s account of the events that day, the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, varies from that of Mark and Luke, and while we can discuss that some other time, I would point out that Matthew’s account … Continue reading →

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