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Is Prayer Unconstitutional in Public?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Yesterday’s action by the United States Supreme Court to let stand a lower court ruling barring prayer from public meetings because they were too often “Christian” sparks within anyone a series of fundamental questions that go to the very foundation … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Study the Constitution. Let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislatures, and enforced in courts of justice.” — Abraham Lincoln What a shocking thought!

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Harmony

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” (1Peter 3:8) It’s a great burden to carry if you are someone who is always right; it’s an even greater burden … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 16, 2012 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 … Continue reading →

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Too Much to Carry

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13) Have you ever had to carry a heavy load for a long distance? I remember one time in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 15

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

The First Miracle Today’s Text:              John 2:1-11 Introduction   This is the story of the first miracle of Jesus.  It has no parallel in the synoptics, and it stands quite alone giving insight into the way Jesus and His disciples … Continue reading →

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A Random Thought

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well, Happy Saturday! I thought that I would do something entirely different today, and run with a quote from C.S. Lewis who is one of the foremost Christian theologians of the 20th century.  Here, Lewis expresses his thoughts about those … Continue reading →

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The Will Not to Know

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

On my recent trip to the West, I was reading a book called War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk.  It is the sequel of The Winds of War, both of which were made into miniseries back in the ’80’s.  They are … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

Quote of the Week I am a mortal enemy to arbitrary government and unlimited power. I am naturally very jealous for the rights and liberties of my country, and the least encroachment of those invaluable privileges is apt to make … Continue reading →

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Grace for the Humble

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

 “God opposes the proud    but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6) Have you ever come across a proud person? Of course you have, in fact most of us can be proud ourselves from time to time.  A proud person … Continue reading →

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