Category Archives: Christian living

The Art of the Right Turn

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

Good morning from the Heartland. If you’ve ever driven down an unfamiliar country road at twilight, you know how quickly a simple curve can turn into a guessing game. The headlights sweep across the ditch, the shadows lengthen against the … Continue reading →

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The Truth That Sets You Free

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is a strange myth floating around that living according to God’s truth is a narrow, restrictive kind of existence—like being locked in a tiny room with a long checklist of things you aren’t allowed to do. People often assume … Continue reading →

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Whispers of Change: The Wonder of God’s Creation in Autumn

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 There is a distinct shift in the air as summer fades and autumn arrives. The morning breeze carries … Continue reading →

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Truth Clothed in Love

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever met someone who seemed to know all the right answers, but delivered them like a sledgehammer? They carry around an opinion on every subject, love nothing more than pointing out other people’s flaws, and walk around with … Continue reading →

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The Compass on the Country Lane

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you take a walk down an unfamiliar country lane on an overcast evening, it doesn’t take much to get turned around. The tree line looks identical in every direction, the brush grows thick along the fence line, and when … Continue reading →

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The First Rule of Understanding

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

I’ve paid enough attention to the news cycle over the years to notice a common thread: it is getting harder and harder to find folks who simply tell the unvarnished truth. Between political spin, polished advertisements, half-truths, and sensationalized headlines, … Continue reading →

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Shifting Sand vs. Solid Rock

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever tried building anything on loose gravel or dry sand? You can level it out, make it look nice and tidy, and even admire your handiwork for an afternoon. But the minute a heavy downpour sweeps through or … Continue reading →

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Dawn After the Dark

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is an old saying that it is always darkest just before the dawn. Anyone who has ever stayed up through a long night nursing a sick child, waiting out a severe storm, or watching the clock through a period … Continue reading →

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When Prayers Feel Thin

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever knelt down to pray during a really difficult season and felt like your words were just bouncing off the ceiling? You try to articulate your worries, your grief, or your confusion, but the exhaustion is so heavy … Continue reading →

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The Valley’s Purpose

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

Nobody ever volunteers for the hard seasons. If we had a remote control for life, we’d fast-forward right past the hospital waiting rooms, the job losses, the broken relationships, and the long, lonely nights. We want the green pastures and … Continue reading →