Category Archives: Christian living

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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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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Sunday Reflection: November 2, 2025

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Don Merritt
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Pleasing Sacrifices

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:15-16 Wonderful verses! Our … Continue reading →

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My Annual Post on Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

Note: I originally posted this on October 25, 2014. I share this with you now and hope you will enjoy it. This is my fourth October on Word Press, and in each of the past three years I have posted … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Autumn

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

This is one of my first ever posts here on WordPress, from October of 2011, I hope you like it. When I was a kid growing up in Los Angeles, I always looked forward to the Fall; it has been … Continue reading →

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Continue in Love

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them … Continue reading →

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Warning and Hope

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Don Merritt

See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from … Continue reading →

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Just a Little Note…

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Don Merritt

The other day, I was suddenly and unexpectedly called away, and that had an adverse impact on my posting here: Sorry about that. I am back at my computer now and we resume normal activity today. I hope that that … Continue reading →

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Two Mountaintops

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that … Continue reading →

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