Tag Archives: culture

Remembering Dr. King

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

Dr. King served his Nation in an admirable way, and as is often the case many in his time didn’t see the value of his service. He was the conscience of the Nation, speaking up for and inspiring a whole people, … Continue reading →

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Glorifying God in our Culture

Posted on January 8, 2013 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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Quote of the Week

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

“One sees great things from the valley, only small things from the peak.” G K Chesterton

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That Christmas Feelin’

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

How I love that Christmas feeling How I treasure its friendly glow See the way a stranger greets you Just as though you’d met him Christmases ago Christmas helps you to remember To do what other folks hold dear What … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Christmas Past

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Christmas season is upon us, and even I can’t put it off any longer! I thought that it might be fun to take a look at it from two different points of view, looking back and looking forward. Today, … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Craftiness must have clothes, but truth loves to go naked.” —English Proverb

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Sarah Hale: “Godmother of Thanksgiving”

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

To the modern person it may seem odd that Thanksgiving as an American holiday hasn’t always been there… After all, didn’t the Pilgrims start it back at the very beginning? Didn’t George Washington proclaim it? The short answer is “yes” … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day Prayer

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

Thanks to all of our Veterans who have served our great Nation to preserve the Liberty that God has granted to all Mankind. My prayer in Jesus’ name today is that He would watch over every one of you, that … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

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Quote of the Week

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

‘If you don’t read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed.’ Mark Twain I wonder if he would still say that today…?