Category Archives: Christian living

The Mark of Maturity

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

In our culture, success and maturity are usually measured by how much influence you have, how many things you own, or how high you can climb up the ladder. The loud and proud get the headlines, while quiet faithfulness usually … Continue reading →

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Learning to Walk

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Watching a toddler learn to walk is one of the great joys—and comedies—of life. They take one wobbly step, wobble like a sailor on a rolling ship, take a second step, and tumble straight down onto the rug. Do the … Continue reading →

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Weeds in the Garden

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you enjoy keeping a garden or flowerbed, you already know the universal rule of gardening: nobody has to plant the weeds. You can carefully plant your tomatoes, fertilize the soil, water the seeds, and keep watch—and sure enough, without … Continue reading →

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Staying Plugged In

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had one of those mornings where you sat down to use a lamp or an appliance, flipped the switch, and nothing happened? You check the bulb, fiddle with the dials, maybe even give it a gentle tap—only … Continue reading →

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Works in Progress

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you take a drive through farm country this time of year, you’ll notice something pretty obvious about the fields. The corn doesn’t shoot up to seven feet tall overnight. It doesn’t produce full, golden ears on day two. There’s … Continue reading →

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The Shepherd Who Provides Himself

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1 The deepest provision God gives is Himself. The writer repeatedly returns to the image of God as Shepherd—providing, protecting, restoring. Provision is not merely what God gives; it is who … Continue reading →

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Provision Through People

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 God often provides through people — through community, friendship, encouragement, generosity, and shared burdens. Love for God and neighbor summarizes the Law; obedience … Continue reading →

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Thanks for God’s Salvation

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Salvation is the greatest reason for thanksgiving. Everything else God gives is wonderful — provision, protection, comfort, guidance — but salvation is … Continue reading →

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Thanks for God’s Daily Mercies

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Don Merritt

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22–23 Every morning is a reminder of mercy. The sunrise is a sermon. The quiet light breaking over the horizon … Continue reading →

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Thanks for God’s Protection and Help

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1–2 Where do we turn for help when things aren’t going our way? We turn to many places … Continue reading →