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Worry? Me?

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

I don’t know about you, but I have no trouble finding things to worry about.  The weather, the finances, jobs, family, crime, the economy… It’s natural enough for us to be concerned about things, particularly when life hits a rough … Continue reading →

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Trouble with the heart

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the pure in heart,     for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8) A person who is ‘pure in heart’ is someone who is going to place a high priority on doing things the right way.  This is not a … Continue reading →

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Our Rock

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Heb. 13:8) The modern world is like a stormy sea, churning, boiling, ever-changing.  In my lifetime it has changed many times over, and to be honest the world of now … Continue reading →

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The Power of God

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16) Are you ashamed of the Gospel?  Of course not!  … Continue reading →

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A Family Legacy

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Don Merritt

A friend sent this photo to me a while back and suggested that it might make a good blog post, and I agreed at the time.  Since then I have looked at it nearly every day hoping for some brilliant … Continue reading →

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In the Stillness of the Morning

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Don Merritt

There is something special about the stillness of the early morning; I can’t quite put it into words… The new day is still fresh like virgin snow; nothing has stained it yet.  My mind is still clear and as yet … Continue reading →

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2013: The Road Ahead

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year our life’s road stretches out before us.  Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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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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