Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Will Not to Know

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

On my recent trip to the West, I was reading a book called War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk.  It is the sequel of The Winds of War, both of which were made into miniseries back in the ’80’s.  They are … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

Quote of the Week I am a mortal enemy to arbitrary government and unlimited power. I am naturally very jealous for the rights and liberties of my country, and the least encroachment of those invaluable privileges is apt to make … Continue reading →

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He’s my Rock!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Heb. 13:8) The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest the world of now … Continue reading →

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Freedom!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

‘”Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.’ (1 Cor. 10:23-24) There is great freedom in life for the Christian.  Most of the … Continue reading →

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A Mormon Wedding

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ve just returned from a road trip out West to attend a Mormon wedding. OK, I guess maybe I should explain a bit… A family member got married last weekend.  He married a beautiful young lady who happens to be … Continue reading →

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Conquering Monday

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37) Another Monday morning, and I don’t know about you, but I was kind of enjoying the weekend… I don’t want to do the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 8

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus Calls Disciples Today’s Text: John 1:36-51 Introduction This section deals with the call of disciples of Jesus.  It is interesting to note that this concept has its beginning as a reaction to the testimony of John, as opposed to … Continue reading →

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Grace for the Humble

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

 “God opposes the proud    but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6) Have you ever come across a proud person? Of course you have, in fact most of us can be proud ourselves from time to time.  A proud person … Continue reading →

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A Sumptuous Mansion

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

This post originally appeared on my “other” blog, Pages from the Past here at Word Press. Located in Galena, Illinois the Jones Mansion (Belvedere Mansion) has not only had an interesting history, it is a marvel to behold. Built by Joseph Russell Jones in … Continue reading →

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Renew my strength O LORD!

Posted on January 6, 2012 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) Our Lord … Continue reading →

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