Tag Archives: attitude

The View from the Top

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

Sometimes I like to go to a high place and look down; you can see a lot from up here.  Down there on the streets of town you can see the details, but it’s hard to take in the whole … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 26

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

A Sabbath Healing   Today’s Text:              John 5:1-15 Introduction   This passage lies at the beginning of a unit within the Gospel that continues through 12:50 that covers the major Jewish festivals.  The specific festival in question here in chapter … Continue reading →

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The Home Stretch

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

Yesterday when I came back into the house after shoveling several tons of fresh, wet heavy snow, I was looking through some old photos for a blogging idea when I came upon this one… Now I am not a Cubs … Continue reading →

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Wanna know a secret?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well, do you? Have you ever had someone ask you this? If so, you probably also know that the person usually says, “promise not to tell?” So, let’s start over… Wanna know a secret? Will you promise to tell everybody? … Continue reading →

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Rejoice and be glad!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made;     let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24) How much joy do we take in life? How much joy do we have in worship? OK, I agree that not every … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

“He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.” Thomas Paine Something to think about…

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What are we working for?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

Bob and Jim were buddies growing up; they did everything together.  Each was considered part of the other’s family, they shared their lives the way that true friends do… On the Monday after their High School graduation, Bob and Jim … Continue reading →

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Hiding from our faith

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day I posted an item about hiding our faith.  Today I thought we might consider what happens when we hide from our faith… Tom was a Christian.  He was committed; he was serious. He worked in a factory, and … Continue reading →

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President’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

…or should that be Presidents’ Day? Well, whichever one it is, today’s the day.  It is of course a holiday and many of us are off work; yippie! When I was a kid in school, we didn’t have President’s Day. … Continue reading →

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Shopping Frenzy

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Saturday is shopping day at my house; my favorite. Now in truth, going to the market is necessary; kind of a necessary evil. After all, we do need provisions and supplies, and going to the store is how you get them … Continue reading →

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