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Sarah Hale: “Godmother of Thanksgiving”

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Don Merritt

To the modern person it may seem odd that Thanksgiving, as an American holiday, hasn’t always been there… After all, didn’t the Pilgrims start it back at the very beginning?  Didn’t George Washington proclaim it? The short answer is “yes” but it didn’t really … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving is sort of like…

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Don Merritt

…a story I heard once. It seems that there was a couple who wanted to sell their house.  They had lived there for nearly 30 years, and now that the kids were grown and out, they were tired of the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Reflections

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving has been a central idea in American history and culture, even before there was an America.  Of course, all Americans have learned about the first Thanksgiving back in 1621 with the Pilgrims and the Indians, but there’s much more … Continue reading →

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OK Now What? Redux

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Don Merritt

This post first ran on November 14, 2013 This morning was bright, sunny and crisp here, and I set out to get some pictures.  I made sure to bring extra batteries with me as I caught the train downtown.  My … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection: November 9., 2025

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Don Merritt
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As we begin a new day

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

Let’s begin this day with thoughts of thanksgiving, for God has done great things for us!  No matter what our circumstances may be, He has blessed us beyond measure, He has forgiven our sins and He has filled us with … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Holiday

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

I recall one time when I was 10 or 11, my grandmother remarked that Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday; I thought she must be crazy― you don’t get presents for Thanksgiving! Like most American kids, my favorite was Christmas and … Continue reading →

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This is the day!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Have you ever kept track of how many days have been spoiled by stress, worry, discord, and troubles?  If we were to mark a calendar for a year, I wonder how much of our time would be wasted by these … Continue reading →

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Amazing Love

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

Several years ago, an interesting thing took place in a congregation that I am familiar with.  A young man came to visit on a Sunday and his life changed forever.  The young man was around 20 years of age, came … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

Today is one of those days that I’ve come to dread; a day when I can’t think of anything to write about: Horror!! It seems to happen once or twice a week, and my normal solution is just to start … Continue reading →

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