Tag Archives: culture

Simple Blessings

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

In typical modern life we may not always take stock of the simple blessings that God has given us. Maybe we are too busy, maybe we are too wrapped up in what we need to be working at, I really … Continue reading →

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OK, I’ve had it!

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

I just written a post for tomorrow morning. When I clicked the spell-check, I got a bunch of blue lines under the word s “ladies” and “lady”. I was curious, so I clicked the “Explain” button… Here’s what it says: … Continue reading →

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Ranting Again!

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

Over the past couple of years I’ve noticed that more and more often people waiting on customers ask a bizarre question… or is it a statement… I’m not really sure what it is! Over the past few days, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Looking at the Root Cause

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

It seems to me that people in America are uneasy about the future of the Republic; I keep hearing this expressed in the media as well as by friends and family. This morning, on a local radio show out of … Continue reading →

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Something to Think About…

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

This morning a wonderful Christian friend shared this with me and I thought we should all give it a little thought… Don Pastor Jeremiah Steepek (pictured below) transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000 member church … Continue reading →

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Weary Travelers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

You can see them in any airport, on any flight; weary travelers far from home on a business trip. They are in a hurry for the next flight, cell phone to their ear, talking, listening, making appointments… They are at … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Wayward Angel, part 2

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

NOTE: This story is fiction, we must be clear about that. Therefore, it is not intended to represent Biblical teaching. Rather it is intended to convey an impression of what spiritual is and what it looks like from our human point … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Wayward Angel, part 1

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

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Basic Communication

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

As we continue on with our look at church growth, I think it would be beneficial to review some basics of elementary communication to see if there is an application to growing a church, and of course I mean growing … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

“The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence” John Adams