Category Archives: Random Ramblings

Random Ramblings: February 11, 2017

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Don Merritt

Last Sunday I finished a series of five sermons on the Image of God and what being made in His image means to each of us. I’m happy to report that by all accounts, it was a success. In this … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: January 21, 2017

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Don Merritt

Well, it seems that we survived the Inauguration, which came off without a hitch in spite of all the threats. Yes of course there were some protests, but as one commentator said, “that’s what freedom sounds like”.  Of course there … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: January 17, 2017

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Don Merritt

Readers’ Advisory: This post is political, no holds barred and plainly written. If you don’t want to read such things, or if you are faint of heart, please discontinue now, and I’ll see you next time! OK, let’s get this … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: December 31, 2016

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Don Merritt

Last day of the year; New Year’s Eve is tonight… how quickly the years fly by! I was thinking the other day that it’s amazing how small things appear once they are over like, say… Christmas. A week ago there … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: December 17, 2016

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

We’re about to begin the final week before Christmas, and I guess this picture pretty much sums up all I have to ramble about today. I hope the coming week will be a joyous and happy one for you and … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: December 10, 2016

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

The “Christmas Season” is in full swing now. Everyone is holly and jolly, sleigh bells are jingling; the whole bit. Of course that means we’ve had the “all Christmas music all the time” station on the radio for a couple … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: December 3, 2016

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Don Merritt

This is one of those days when I don’t have anything all that pressing to write about, maybe I’m still suffering the after effects of a vacation in the tropics. Of course I came home just in time for the … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: November 12, 2016

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving is coming to America in 12 days, and I hope that all of you here, and also those of you in other countries, might pause to consider all that you have to be thankful for. This year, I can … Continue reading →

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Common Sense Rules for Following Elections

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

Since Tuesday night, I have heard and read comments of “shock”, “disbelief”, “dismay” and “horror” in reaction to this week’s election and I find all of this dismay a bit dismaying in itself: What is such a big surprise in … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: November 5, 2016

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Don Merritt

I Like Ike. I’d vote for Ike this year, but he isn’t going to appear on the ballot for some reason; I’m pretty sure he’d win a third term in his third landslide if he wanted the job. Sadly, he’s … Continue reading →

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