Tag Archives: trust in God

The Valley’s Purpose

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

Nobody ever volunteers for the hard seasons. If we had a remote control for life, we’d fast-forward right past the hospital waiting rooms, the job losses, the broken relationships, and the long, lonely nights. We want the green pastures and … Continue reading →

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Anchored in the Storm

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Some years back, I spent some time watching boats tied up in a harbor as a stiff autumn gale blew in off the water. The wind whipped the surface into whitecaps, tossed smaller debris around, and shoved hard against anything … Continue reading →

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When the Fog Rolls In

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you’ve ever lived or driven through farm country in the late autumn, you know what a heavy morning fog looks like. It settles over the fields so thickly that you can barely see twenty feet ahead of your bumper. … Continue reading →

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Love That Flows Through Us

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

Loving others isn’t always easy. Some people are easy to love — they bring joy, comfort, and warmth into our lives. But others stretch us. They challenge our patience. They test our grace. They remind us how human we really … Continue reading →

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When God’s Love Feels Distant

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are days when God’s love feels close and unmistakable — when prayer comes easily, when Scripture feels alive, when worship feels natural. And then there are days when none of that seems to happen. You pray, but the words … Continue reading →

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The Love That Stays

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are seasons when life feels unsettled — when circumstances shift, when plans fall apart, when the future feels foggy. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder whether God’s love is still as close as it once felt. We know … Continue reading →

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Loved Without Earning

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

There’s a quiet pressure many of us carry — the sense that we need to “measure up” before God can really love us. We may not say it out loud, but it sits there beneath the surface: If I were … Continue reading →