Category Archives: Christian living

Go and do likewise

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

Welcome back to our road trip, our journey of discovery, as we examine that little theory of mine.  We’ve been travelling along, and up to this point, we have made several stops where we were able to look at certain … Continue reading →

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Precepts, Premises and Regular Guys

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

OK group, break’s over, let’s get back on the bus!  Our next stop is at a place called Precepts, Premises, and Regular Guys, as we continue on our journey.  Here’s the theory again… “Christian theology is not particularly difficult to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection: January 11, 2026

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Don Merritt
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It still isn’t always easy, but…

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

…that doesn’t mean that it isn’t worth it!  Following our Lord does require some effort, however. Now before I go too far, let’s be clear that I am not talking about earning salvation here; far from it in fact. Salvation … Continue reading →

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It’s not Always so Easy

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

It isn’t always that hard, either.  Oh, but I haven’t said what “it” is yet, have I?  Sorry. “It” is following Jesus. In recent posts, I have spoken about guilt, shame, form, tradition and following Jesus.  A quick reading of … 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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In the Stillness of the Morning

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

A new day begins, and today, a new year begins as well. There is something special about the stillness of the early morning; I can’t quite put it into words… The new day is still fresh like virgin snow; nothing … Continue reading →

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