Category Archives: Christian living

Relationship

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

Good Saturday Morning. Life is full of relationships, they are with family, friends, associates, coworkers and others, but none of these relationships are as vital as our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our relationship with our Lord is one … Continue reading →

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As We Go Through the Day

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Don Merritt

Our relationship with our Lord is a merciful one, in fact it is based upon mercy.  Jesus Himself saw to that by going to the cross so that our sins might be forgiven.  He is the one who made it … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

God will provide for our needs; this is something most people know, but some become a little confused by it. The statement does not mean that all we need to do sit on our chairs and wait for Him to … Continue reading →

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Seek Him Only

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Don Merritt

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you … Continue reading →

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Pessimist or Optimist?

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

The 53rd Psalm can be taken as either pessimistic or optimistic.  It begins with a rather pessimistic view of men; there’s nobody doing right, and ends with the hope of salvation. Salvation has come in the person of Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up!

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

Hurry up!  Time is of the essence!  Let’s go, go, go!  Get things done!  Time to run! I’m late!  Rush, rush, rush! Urgent! Move it! Get the lead out! Everybody’s always in a big rush, have you noticed that?  I … Continue reading →

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The Path of Life

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

The path of life is not a wide one that is full of traffic and congestion, it is quieter than that.  It isn’t a great highway; it seems to me that it’s more like a quiet country lane… As you … Continue reading →

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Settling Disputes

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

1Corinthians 6:1-11 This is a strange passage, not because of its content, but because of its placement in context. Paul has been talking about sexual immorality in the church at Corinth, and here he jumps into what seems to be … Continue reading →

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God of the Living

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

As we go through our days, we have a God who is concerned about us and who knows our names.  He loves each one of us, He wants only the best for us, and He wants each one of us … Continue reading →

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In the Still of the Morning

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

Maybe I’m just a morning person, maybe you think I’m nuts, but morning is my favorite time of day.  I think it’s worth it to enjoy the stillness of the early morning light.  I took this photo very early one … Continue reading →

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