Category Archives: Christian living

Trust That Leads to Clarity

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5–6  Back when I was 16, I lost a bet with a … Continue reading →

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Strength Renewed in Waiting

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31  Waiting on God is rarely passive. It’s the … Continue reading →

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God’s Presence in the Storm

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” Isaiah 43:2 There are seasons when the waters rise and the current feels relentless — when faith … Continue reading →

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God’s Guidance and Protection

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8 There’s a quiet comfort in knowing that God doesn’t just point toward the path — He … Continue reading →

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Living the Witness — How New Birth Renews the World

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

Born Again, Part 6 Spiritual rebirth is not only a private miracle; it is a public calling. When Jesus said, “You must be born from above,” He was describing the beginning of a life that radiates God’s presence into the … Continue reading →

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God’s Sovereign Goodness in All Things

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”   Romans 8:28 There are moments when life feels tangled — when the path ahead is … Continue reading →

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Recovering the Meaning — Clearing Up Misunderstandings About New Birth

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

Born Again, Part 5: Recovering the Meaning — Clearing Up Misunderstandings About New Birth Few phrases in Christian vocabulary have been used more often and understood less deeply than “born again.” In modern usage, it can mean anything from a … Continue reading →

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Blog Update, Announcement and Plans

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Happy Monday to Everyone! Today I am releasing a newly updated collection of my series on 1, 2, and 3 John. This new edition has been improved, strengthened cleaned up and re-formatted in a way I think you will find … Continue reading →

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God’s Protection in Deep Waters

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

When you pass through the waters,    I will be with you;and when you pass through the rivers,    they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire,    you will not be burned;    the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2 When the … Continue reading →

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Forgiven Much, Loving Much

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” Luke 7:47 In Luke 7, we are invited into a deeply personal and transformative moment. A woman … Continue reading →

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