Category Archives: christian

Our Buddy the Rabbit

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

  I originally posted this 2 years ago, and I thought I’d re-post it today just for fun… This little guy is my dog’s friend, you should see them play together… and this rabbit is no pet; he’s entirely wild! … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Wayward Angel, part 1, REDUX

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

Exactly one year ago, i ran this post here, and since there are so many new readers I thought I’d run it again today and tomorrow. It’s a fictional story about spiritual warfare, it is not a Bible study! I hope … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 1 and 2 Peter Released

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

This afternoon I posted “Reflections on 1 and 2 Peter on my website for your downloading pleasure and amusement.  As with Colossians and 1,2,3 John it is in pdf format and free of charge. You are welcome to share it, … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today is Memorial Day in the USA, a day in which Americans pause to honor those men and women who have given “their last full measure of devotion” for our freedom and liberty.  All Americans, and even many others in … Continue reading →

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Featured Blog: Serious Thoughts Taken Not So Seriously

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

I mentioned the other day that I was planning a second weekly feature for later in the week, and it’s getting pretty late in the week, so,(drum roll) here it is, “Featured Blog”   These will be some of my … Continue reading →

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Freshman Class, First Day

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Don Merritt

It was a warm and sunny September morning as the new freshmen  entered their first class at Bible College, BIB 102: New Testament Survey.  As they took their seats, the professor  entered the room. He was in his mid thirties, … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Reflections

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

  This post may not be for the faint of heart: Consider yourselves warned! No, it doesn’t contain gratuitous descriptions of torture, violence or executions designed to illicit guilt, but it does contain a challenge! Why are so many Christians … Continue reading →

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This is a Tough One

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,  who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Grow Up!

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you … Continue reading →

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Great High Priest, part 2

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since … Continue reading →

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