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Pressing On!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Don Merritt

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God … Continue reading →

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Beginning Anew

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

With Christmas past and the new year looming, all of us have the opportunity to make a new start. Most of us have areas of our lives that we aren’t entirely satisfied with, why keep doing the same things? I’m … Continue reading →

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As White as

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

There’s something about fresh snow that’s sort of comforting, although it also seems a little dangerous at the same time. Yes, it is cold, and it can be uncomfortable physically, and heaven knows I’m not all that crazy about shovelling … Continue reading →

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The Right Track

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

Sometimes it’s hard to tell if we’re on the right track or not; it all depends on where you are standing. If you’re near a curve like this one, you’re never really sure what’s around the corner; are we even … Continue reading →

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Is it Urgent… or actually important?

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” 1 Peter 1:3 Here is … Continue reading →

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To be great…

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

… is to be humble: “The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:11-12) We usually don’t think of the greatest in our … Continue reading →

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Why am I Still Here?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

I didn’t write a post for today because the world was supposed to end… what’s the deal? I heard that it was supposed to happen at 11:11 am Eastern time this morning, and since it’s now almost 3 Eastern, I … Continue reading →

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Good Friends, Good Cheer

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

A friend like the one above gives love unconditionally, this little guy loves to play and have fun, doesn’t hold a grudge and is always happy to see you. Everybody ought to have a friend like that! Of course human … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.” William Penn

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Doing God’s Will

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”… Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” (James 4:15; 17) Our job in … Continue reading →