Monthly Archives: July 2024

God’s Delight      

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Don Merritt

The Lord your God is with you,    the Mighty Warrior who saves.He will take great delight in you;    in his love he will no longer rebuke you,    but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 As we begin a new work week, isn’t it an … Continue reading →

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A Little Reflection

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Don Merritt

It’s Sunday again; what better day for a little reflection? Has God been filling your life with blessings?  Has he given you peace in a tough situation? Well, you see what I mean by reflection… We spend so much time … Continue reading →

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Where do we have our treasure?

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Don Merritt

There’s a lot of cash in this picture! 1.3 million German Marks to be exact… yippiee!!! There’s a problem, however.  They don’t use Marks these days, they use Euros.  There’s another problem.  When these bills were the lawful currency, they … Continue reading →

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An Ox Named Jake – Redux

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Don Merritt

Last week while at Mount Vernon, I followed the path out of the woods an came upon George Washington’s Experimental Farm down on the Potomac shore. As I was walking along looking for possible photos, I came upon an intriguing … Continue reading →

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It is good…

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Don Merritt

It is good to praise the Lord    and make music to your name, O Most High,proclaiming your love in the morning    and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre    and the melody of the harp. Psalm 92:1-3 As he often did, David has … Continue reading →

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We Hold These Truths…

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Don Merritt

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 … Continue reading →

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To Return Home

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Don Merritt

When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion,We were like those who dream.Then our mouth was filled with laughter,And our tongue with singing.Then they said among the nations,“The Lord has done great things for them.”The Lord has done great things for us,And we are glad. Psalm … Continue reading →

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Heart Healthy

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Don Merritt

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Story

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Don Merritt

A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious time, but I must admit that early on that … Continue reading →

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God is My Refuge

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Don Merritt

God is our refuge and strength,    an ever-present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way    and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam    and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46:1-3 Each new week comes with its … Continue reading →

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