Tag Archives: inspiration

Peace at the end of the day

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

As the sun begins to set, as the crazy pace of another day begins to wind down and as we begin to find our way back home it’s time to turn our hearts toward the source of peace. Do not … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well you guessed it, today is Mr. Reagan’s birthday… I hardly know where to start with this one; I realize that Reagan remains a controversial figure today, but this isn’t a political blog as a rule, so I’ll let others … Continue reading →

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What are we trying to build?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

I really like architecture; it tells a story of time, history, fashion, art and human determination and effort. Yet I have to admit that it doesn’t last forever; these buildings will come down one day… They have withstood blizzards, storms, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: February 5

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Today’s Text: John 4:1-26 Introduction The first four verses of this passage set the background for the story; John the Baptist has been arrested (3:24; Matt. 4:12;Marl1:14; Luke 3:20). Opposition was brewing amongst the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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A Bridge to Hope

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

So many people these days are feeling like there is little or no hope for the future. Some are feeling desperate for financial reasons; it’s been a rough economy for the past 3 years. Others feel like the love they’ve … Continue reading →

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Do Dogs go to Heaven?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Well do they?” “I don’t know honey, we’ll just have to wait and see.” My wife got us a dog several years ago… over my strenuous objection I might add. Over the years, he and I have spent a lot … Continue reading →

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How will I live?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Every morning I will put to silence all the wicked in the land; I will cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD.” (Psalm 101:8) So is David telling us to travel all over America each morning to … Continue reading →

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Influential Friends

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

“My eyes will be on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; the one whose walk is blameless will minister to me. No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house; no one who speaks … Continue reading →

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A Misty Morning

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

This morning when I woke up and looked out the window, this is what I saw; a misty foggy morning. In this area and on top of a river bluff, we don’t see this much… …and to be honest, the … Continue reading →

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Horrors for the Politically Correct

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

“The perverse of heart shall be far from me; I will have nothing to do with what is evil. Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will … Continue reading →