Monthly Archives: February 2012

Listening Skills

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

Most people would agree that listening is an important skill; most of us aren’t all that good at it.  It’s hard to communicate when all of the communication goes only one way! I’m not talking about listening to other people, … Continue reading →

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Pride, Selfishness and Frustration

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

For the last 20 years or so, I have had people contact me from time to time about their marriage problems.  I am not a marriage counselor, nor am I a mediator, and I am most definitely not a shrink. … Continue reading →

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Time to clean house

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

The time comes for all of us when we need to get things in order; to clean house. I took these pictures years ago when we were looking at houses; in fact, we bought this one.  The sellers had moved … Continue reading →

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Where are you going?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

Where are we headed? This will certainly have an effect on which aircraft we board for the trip!  The plane at the gate is headed for Houston, the one to the left is going to Spain… The planes in the … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. “ Winston Churchill

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Why are these men smiling???

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

Today’s post is just for fun… So, why are these guys all smiling? I have a theory! It is said that Mr. Nixon was a legendary poker player.  When he came home from World War II, he financed a car, a … Continue reading →

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Peace at the end of the day

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

As the sun begins to set, as the crazy pace of another day begins to wind down and as we begin to find our way back home it’s time to turn our hearts toward the source of peace. Do not … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well you guessed it, today is Mr. Reagan’s birthday… I hardly know where to start with this one; I realize that Reagan remains a controversial figure today, but this isn’t a political blog as a rule, so I’ll let others … Continue reading →

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What are we trying to build?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

I really like architecture; it tells a story of time, history, fashion, art and human determination and effort. Yet I have to admit that it doesn’t last forever; these buildings will come down one day… They have withstood blizzards, storms, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 5

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Today’s Text:              John 4:1-26 Introduction The first four verses of this passage set the background for the story; John the Baptist has been arrested (3:24; Matt. 4:12;Marl1:14; Luke 3:20). Opposition was brewing amongst the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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