Monthly Archives: December 2011

Visions of Christmas Present

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Don Merritt

Last week we talked about Christmas Past.  If you missed it, you can find it here: Visions of Christmas Past To me, Christmas today seems way too complicated.  Of course, if I could visit another era, it may be just … Continue reading →

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Light of the World

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Don Merritt

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to … Continue reading →

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George Washington: We Miss You

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Don Merritt

George Washington is without doubt the most important man in the establishment of America.  He has often been called by historians “the indispensable man’.  This remains true even in spite of a more modern round of revisionism that seeks to relegate … Continue reading →

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Quoye of the Week

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Don Merritt

“It is not the function of our Government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the Government from falling into error.” Robert H. Jackson, Associate Justice of the U.S.Supreme Court

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Want to save the world?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Don Merritt

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:17) Have you ever met someone who was out to save the world?  Such people are very enthusiastic, … Continue reading →

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God’s Will Comes First

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”… Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” (James 4:15; 17) Our job in … Continue reading →

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Praise the Lord!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Don Merritt

“It is good to praise the LORD         and make music to your name, O Most High” (Psalm 92:1) It’s Monday morning again, time to praise the Lord! Go ahead, take a few minutes to sing God’s praise for all … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Evil Around Us

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Don Merritt

The other day (Thursday the 8th) I had this brilliant idea that I could re-post a series of news articles about really ugly incidents that haven’t quite made a big splash in the National or World news pages and then … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study: December 11

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Don Merritt

A Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 This passage falls within a section that runs from 8:1-9:7. The section begins with a discussion about the relationship between the lack of belief inJudahand the resulting invasion of the Assyrians. (8:1-10) It affirms … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Don Merritt

 Beginning tomorrow, I thought it would be a good thing to post my class notes for Sunday Bible Study. I will continue to do so for the forseeable future, excepting Christmas Day.  These class notes are handed out to those … Continue reading →

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