Daily Archives: October 22, 2025

Photo of the Week: October 22, 2025

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

The Truman balcony was added to the South Portico of the White House during the reconstruction that began in 1948, and has served well ever since as a refuge for first families during the warm months of the year. It … Continue reading →

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Discipline, everybody’s favorite thing

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, “My son, do … Continue reading →

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A Very Special Place

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

St. John’s Episcopal Church is located on Lafayette Square, Washington, DC.  It has stood on this site since 1816, and every president from James Madison to Donald Trump has attended services here, thus it is sometimes called “Church of the … Continue reading →

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