Monthly Archives: January 2012

Responding in Love

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Don Merritt

“ I will conduct the affairs of my house    with a blameless heart. I will not look with approval    on anything that is vile.    I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it. “ (Psalm 101:2b-3) Today’s … Continue reading →

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William McKinley and the American Century

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

William McKinley was President of the United States when we emerged onto the world stage and became a power.  It’s funny how he has been remembered; some people see him as one of the all-time great presidents because he ended … Continue reading →

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Looking Out for Number One

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

“I will sing of your love and justice;    to you, LORD, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life—    when will you come to me? “ (Psalm 101:1-2a) David expresses what it is to live … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 29

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

A Private Conversation with Jesus Today’s Text:              John 3:1-21 Introduction Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the ruling council came to Jesus in the night with a question, and although he never actually got around to asking it, Jesus gave … Continue reading →

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Baby it’s Cold Outside!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

It’s getting toward the end of January now; the dead of winter. Here in Illinois it can get pretty cold.  Some days it’s downright nasty in fact.  It is usually dark, cloudy, wet, icy and foreboding… Who wants to be … Continue reading →

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NASA Releases New Image of Earth

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

I thought I’d share a new image of God’s wonderous creation with you.  It’s a new high-resolution image recently released by NASA, their article is re-posted below: NPP’s ‘Blue Marble’ January 25, 2012 A ‘Blue Marble’ image of the Earth … Continue reading →

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Salt of the Earth

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

“ You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (Matthew 5:13) Anybody … Continue reading →

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Kingdoms again

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it.” Thomas Sowell

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Kingdoms in Conflict

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) Who would persecute someone for righteousness? The answer is more simple than it might seem: Someone who is opposed to the kingdom … Continue reading →

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