Category Archives: Christian living

An Obedient Heart

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 Jesus was on a … Continue reading →

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What Does God Think About Me?

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

Have you ever wondered about that? If you have, I’m betting that you have lots of company, for pretty much everyone has wondered. Remember back in school when a boy liked a girl, or a girl liked a boy, and … Continue reading →

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God Has Plans for You

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (larger context Jer. 29:1-23) This is one of those verses, in one … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Wish

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Don Merritt

Merry Christmas to each and every one of you who drop in and read this blog from time to time. May God richly bless you and your loved ones today, and every day throughout the coming year as you serve … Continue reading →

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Jesus IS Born

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Don Merritt

Luke 2:1-21 In due course the time came for Mary to give birth to her son; they named him Jesus, just as the angel had told them. There really is no point in my retelling of the story since it … Continue reading →

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The Night When God was Naked Before Man

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Don Merritt

I like nativity scenes; they are the one thing we see around us this time of year that actually have something to do with what we are supposed to be celebrating. Yet sadly, even most nativity scenes, whether sculpted or … Continue reading →

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O Come, O Come… for a Sunday Morning

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Don Merritt

Here’s a great video and a wonderful song to start off the last week of Christmas. I hope it gets your week off to a great start!

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Father Abraham: God’s Call

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Don Merritt

Maybe I’m crazy, but I think Abraham is someone we should remember when we consider the “Christmas Story”. Oh, I realize that the birth of Christ came some 2,000 years after he died, so I’m not suggesting he’s a character … Continue reading →

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Possibility

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Don Merritt
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The Greater Love

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Don Merritt

This amazing story should give heart to all of us. It begins as Jesus goes to a certain Pharisee’s house for dinner. As they are reclining at table a very sinful woman enters the room. When she sees Jesus there, … Continue reading →

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