Tag Archives: perspective

Working Hard

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

I came across this scene on a hot summer day not long ago and do you know what popped into my head?  Wow, looks like a lot of work! Good old-fashioned hard work has been considered a great virtue for … Continue reading →

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Try Again

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

All of us have had the experience of something not quite working out the way it was supposed to.  It could be a career move or a relationship.  Maybe it was a business investment or a new church.  Let’s face … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: July 8

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

Hated by the World Today’s Text               John 15:18-6:4 Introduction   While the first 17 verses of chapter 15 discuss relationships within the Christian community, verses 18 and following discuss the relationship between the Christian community and the outside world.  In … Continue reading →

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Keeping Cool

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

I hear on the news that the weather is hot in most of the US… wow, imagine that!  It’s hot in July… OK, all smart comments aside, it has been pretty hot recently in our area.  Lucky for me, I … Continue reading →

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Be Strong

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

We live in challenging times; can there be any doubt about that? High prices, high unemployment and no end in sight.  Wars, rumors of wars and no apparent rationality to any of it.  Crazy judges, crazy politicians and crazy people … Continue reading →

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Crazy Dogs, Fireworks and Insomnia

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

Never be fooled by an innocent little face, this dog is a madman! …and I must add that cute only goes so far! Over the past several nights, people in the area have been testing out their fourth of July … Continue reading →

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4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

Today is the fourth of July, and in America the day is celebrated as Independence Day, the 236th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence back in 1776. Most Americans will celebrate today with fireworks and barbeques with … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

NOTE: Today’s quote is from a letter written by John Adams to his wife Abigail on July 2, 1776.  What Mr. Adams did not realize that day was that the Declaration would not be signed until the fourth.   The … Continue reading →

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In the shade of the afternoon

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

It’s always a good idea to have a few minutes during the day for a few quiet moments.  I used to enjoy going for a brief walk at lunch time just to get a little fresh air and clear my … Continue reading →

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God of the Living

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

As we go through our days, we have a God who is concerned about us and who knows our names.  He loves each one of us, He wants only the best for us, and He wants each one of us … Continue reading →

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