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Quote of the Week

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Democracy extends the sphere of individual freedom, socialism restricts it. Democracy attaches all possible value to each man; socialism makes each man a mere agent, a mere number. Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word: equality. But … Continue reading →

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Being Inspired

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city … Continue reading →

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The Power of Life

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

All too often we are reminded about our mortality; sometimes we hear about an accident where someone lost their life and we are reminded that life can be fragile.  Today is a great day to be reminded of the power … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: May 13

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Resurrection and the Life   Today’s Text               John 11:1-44 Introduction   This is a famous story about the miracle that Jesus performs in raising Lazarus from the tomb, but it is much more than that.  Jesus will reveal much … Continue reading →

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On Saturday Morning

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ve always been a little partial to Saturday mornings; they are my favorite time of the week. Sundays are great too, but Saturday morning is normally the time of the week that’s the most relaxed for me.  There’s no rushing … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21

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The Glory of God’s Creation

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

God’s creation of the universe around us and the world in which we live is truly an awesome thing to behold.  The universe is unimaginably huge, full of stars, galaxies and wonders.  Our world, the earth is amazing in every … Continue reading →

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What Will Our Legacy Be?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

As we go through our daily lives, we usually aren’t thinking about our legacies, more likely we’re just trying to get through the day.  Some people are more driven than that of course, and if you are one of those … Continue reading →

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Who’s in charge here?

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

Any good manager will tell you that in order to manage an organization, you need to have an understanding of the whole organization, sort of a “big picture” sense of how all of its parts function together. I wonder, do we … Continue reading →

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Do We Glorify God?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

I have a very good friend who answers any question about purpose in Christian life by saying that we must glorify God.  I agree with him entirely, but I really don’t like the answer.  This is not because I disagree … Continue reading →

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