Category Archives: Christian living

A Christmas Wish

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

I would like to take just a moment today to wish each and every one of you the best Christmas ever. May all of the joys and blessings of Christmas be yours all the year long, and may your loved … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Eve…Ever!

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

I was 10 years old on December 24, 1968: Christmas Eve! I was sure excited, as any self-respecting 10-year-old would be on Christmas Eve, but that year was to be different for me. My family didn’t watch TV on Christmas … Continue reading →

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A Special Christmas Gift

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

Most people associate Christmas with happy memories, good cheer, joy, love, peace and warmth. Yet for many, the season can be very difficult. Many who are experiencing financial hardship find that the celebration is more than they can handle; their … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflections: December 14, 2025

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

Putting the joy into the day.

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It’s Christmas Time Again…

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

…so it’s time to get ready! I thought that I should write some posts for the occasion this year, and what better way to get started than a short review of Matthew chapter 6? Oh yes, that’s right, this is … Continue reading →

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The Cycles of Life

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Don Merritt

There’s an order to life that is at the same time, both simple and profound. It is simple in its predictability; it is profound in its impact. We know, for example that one season follows another, that winter comes before … Continue reading →

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Glory!

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Like 2:14 Thus sang the host of angels the night that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The shepherds who witnessed this were dumbstruck. … Continue reading →

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The Third Christmas Lesson

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Don Merritt

This is a Christmas carol that contains the essence of the yearning of a people for a savior. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel” Hold on, wait! Ransom…? Yes, Ransom. Israel was in slavery to sin; so were we. Being held captive to … Continue reading →

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Simple Things

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

Maybe I’m just getting old, but it seems to me that life is getting way too complicated these days. I can remember an earlier time when people got along in life just fine without electronics, instant information and constant contact. … Continue reading →