Monthly Archives: November 2025

The Gettysburg Address

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

President Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, 162 years ago today.  Of course, the occasion was to dedicate a cemetery on the battlefield at the scene of the greatest carnage in American history. On that particular morning, … Continue reading →

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What does God see?

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

When God looks down on the earth, what do you suppose He sees? It has been written that He sees one beautiful planet on which we all live together.  He doesn’t see the divisions between Peoples or Nations, just one … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Lord!

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

“We will go with our young and our old, with our sons and our daughters, and with our flocks and herds, because we are to celebrate a festival to the LORD.”  Exodus 10:9 It’s true that in this passage Moses … Continue reading →

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New Testament ‘Hesed’… Part 3

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

Breach of Covenant According to Jesus, love of God and love of one’s neighbor was the foundational basis for all law.  Failure to love God and one’s neighbor is therefore the foundational basis of all law breaking: sin. Under the … Continue reading →

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Mr. Lincoln’s Proclamation

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

“The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, … Continue reading →

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The light of life

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Don Merritt

 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light is often used as a metaphor for truth in the Bible, certainly it is used in this … Continue reading →

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Shout for Joy!

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.   Worship the LORD with gladness;    come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God.    It is he who made us, and we are his;    we are his people, the sheep of his … Continue reading →

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A Time for Reflection

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

We can all use a little break from the tumultuous and chaotic times in which we live, so I thought that today would be a good time for some relaxing reflection… My soul finds rest in God alone;    my salvation comes from … Continue reading →

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A Presidential Proclamation

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

“WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Thanksgiving

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Don Merritt

 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 If you do a word search of the Bible, you will find that prayer and thanksgiving go together an … Continue reading →

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