Category Archives: Christian living

Appearances

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

Some time ago I was walking along on a beautiful morning when I came upon this view. As you can see, I was out in the country, walking along a quiet path when I saw these fowl doing their duck … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

To God be the Glory!

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

 Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. Jude 22-23 This is Jude’s final instruction to his readers.  It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Treasure… where?

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

People get caught up with “stuff”; most of us fall into this trap at one time or another. How much stuff is enough?  Is it really true that the guy with the most toys wins? A farmer may put his … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Simple Faith

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

Many have said that the simple things in life are the best.  Simple things don’t  cost much, usually aren’t flashy and are seldom mentioned in social media…  Things like devotion to duty, love of family, faith in God and serving … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Closing

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unashamed and Uncomplicated

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Don Merritt

There are times when I wish I could have a dog’s life.  What an easy life they have! They can do pretty much whatever they want, while we kill ourselves working and dealing with the stress of life, they sleep. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Tell Us How You Really Feel!

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

These people are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, blown along by the wind; autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted—twice dead. They are wild waves … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Live by the Spirit

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Woe!

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion. Jude 11 Jude has been giving his readers a strong warning about false teachers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Redeemed

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian living | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment