Tag Archives: perspective

Dealing With Trouble

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Don Merritt

“If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength!” (Prov. 24:10) We may think of trouble as a bad thing, but it isn’t necessarily so. Of course, if we cause problems by acting badly, that isn’t … Continue reading →

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Visions of Christmas Past

Posted on December 9, 2011 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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Evil on the Rise?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Don Merritt

Is Evil on the rise in today’s world? In light of the news of recent years, many people might think… in the Middle East or other areas that seem remote and far away. But how about in places closer to … Continue reading →

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Reflections 70 years after Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Don Merritt

Even though I was not alive on December 7, 1941, I have a memory of December 7… only it was 1991. I can well remember that it was a cold and snowy Saturday, the 50th anniversary of the “Day of … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Don Merritt

“The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.” Herbert Spencer Isn’t it fun to read remarks made by intelligent people who were lucky enough to be able to speak before … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors, part 2

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Don Merritt

This is the second part of “Ambassadors for Christ. If you missed part one, you can find it here. We left off with an amazing Biblical fact: Our purpose for living is fellowship with God, and that fellowship contains a … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Don Merritt

Quote of the Week “Only a mediocre person is always at his best” W. Somerset Maugham

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Quote of the Week: 11/23/11

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Don Merritt

Quote of the Week This week’s quote is a humorous one from Mark Twain… “Imagine, if you will, that I am an idiot. Then, imagine that I am also a Congressman. But, alas, I repeat myself.” Mark … Continue reading →

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quote of the week

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Don Merritt

Quote of the Week References are often made by reading or hearing famous quotes, and since this blog is about references that influence who we are and how we think I thought that a series of posts … Continue reading →

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Appreciate What you Have

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Don Merritt

I heard a story once about a couple who were going to sell their house. The Realtor asked them to write a description of the property for an advertisement, and it went something like this: Our living room has been … Continue reading →