Tag Archives: love

The Word of Life

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify … Continue reading →

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Form, Faith and Following

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

I’m always intrigued when Christians get into discussions of form in their faith. Normally this form centers around worship, order of worship and programs in churches.  I’ve read on this subject in the past, I’ve seen articles in which styles … Continue reading →

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Our Rock

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Heb. 13:8 The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest, the world of now … Continue reading →

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The Power of God

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.” Romans 1:16 Are you ashamed of the Gospel?  Of course not!  … Continue reading →

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Morning’s Reflection

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

Guilt.  What a force for destruction! Every single person who reads this has sinned, the person who is writing it has too.  The question for today’s reflection is this: Do we torture ourselves with guilt over our sin, or are … Continue reading →

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Pressing On!

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God … Continue reading →

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Thinking of a better life

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

With Christmas past and the new year looming, all of us have the opportunity to make a new start.  Most of us have areas of our lives that we aren’t entirely satisfied with, why keep doing the same things? I’m … Continue reading →

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White as snow

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

There’s something about fresh snow that’s sort of comforting, although it also seems a little dangerous at the same time.  Yes, it is cold, and it can be uncomfortable physically, and heaven knows I’m not all that crazy about shoveling … Continue reading →

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The Way Ahead

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year, our life’s road stretches out before us.  Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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Good Friends, Good Cheer

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

A friend like the one above gives love unconditionally, this little guy loves to play and have fun, doesn’t hold a grudge and is always happy to see you.  Everybody ought to have a friend like that! Of course, human … Continue reading →

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