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Honoring an Unsung Hero

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other night, I attended a retirement dinner for Command Sergeant Major Stephen D. Blake, and came away inspired by a man who should be a model for all of us. I will leave the recitation of his amazing career … Continue reading →

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Poor in spirit; great in reward

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “ (Matthew 5:3) What is happiness? Happiness is being poor in spirit… this sounds a little counter-intuitive doesn’t it? Please understand that the word “blessed” is another … Continue reading →

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What are you hungry for?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6) What do you hunger for: righteousness or evil? To hunger and thirst for righteousness means to fill one’s mind, time and life with things … Continue reading →

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Harmony

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” (1Peter 3:8) It’s a great burden to carry if you are someone who is always right; it’s an even greater burden … Continue reading →

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Too Much to Carry

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13) Have you ever had to carry a heavy load for a long distance? I remember one time in … Continue reading →

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A Random Thought

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well, Happy Saturday! I thought that I would do something entirely different today, and run with a quote from C.S. Lewis who is one of the foremost Christian theologians of the 20th century. Here, Lewis expresses his thoughts about those … Continue reading →

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Glory to God in Culture

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

We Christians can be critical of culture; I include myself in this statement. It is actually quite easy to be critical of culture since culture involves so many questionable things; especially present day culture. We would be making a mistake, … Continue reading →

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The Midst of the Storm

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

If you stand out in a storm, you will be amazed at its power, even if it’s only a small storm. Can Man do this… No! Weather is not the only source of a storm; we can create other kinds of … Continue reading →

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The Will Not to Know

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

On my recent trip to the West, I was reading a book called War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk. It is the sequel of The Winds of War, both of which were made into miniseries back in the ’80’s. They are … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

Quote of the Week I am a mortal enemy to arbitrary government and unlimited power. I am naturally very jealous for the rights and liberties of my country, and the least encroachment of those invaluable privileges is apt to make … Continue reading →