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Evil on the Rise: Another Story

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Don Merritt

I made a rash decision!  I rashly decided to find news stories that would answer the question, “Is Evil on the Rise?”  I did so when I read the story from Canada that I’ve already posted.  When you actually go … Continue reading →

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An Offer of Peace

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Don Merritt

“For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.” (Col.1:19-20) … Continue reading →

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A Presidential Proclamation

Posted on November 18, 2011 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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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving is coming up next week, and I thought I would jot down some thoughts on the subject. You see, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday… Of course it has a long history and tradition going back to the very beginning … Continue reading →

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It’s October 31st: Happy…

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Don Merritt

Nevada Day! OK, but everybody thinks of Halloween, can’t we try a little change of pace once in a while? On October 31, 1864 President Lincoln signed the Bill making Nevada a state.  Since this happened during the Civil War,Nevada … Continue reading →

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A Trip into the Past: 1936

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Don Merritt

A week or so ago, we visited 1961; 50 years ago.  Let’s go back another 25 years to 1936. While 1961 was a different world from the one we live in today, 1936 was even more different, in fact, the … Continue reading →

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the dawn of time

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Don Merritt

All frames of reference have a beginning point, and for the Christian, it begins with the dawn of time, when God made the universe and everything in it.  God made humanity last, and put the man and the woman who … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Don Merritt

You know, it’s always a funny thing to do something for the first time.  I’ve never had a blog before, and even though I’ve had websites and a Facebook page and all that, a blog seems odd… This one in … Continue reading →

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