Tag Archives: perspective

Getting Started

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

The holidays are over; a new year has begun.  I’ve just returned from a short New Year’s trip, maybe you have as well.  In my case, Upper Management and I went to Orange, Virginia where we stayed a couple of … Continue reading →

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The Road Ahead

Posted on December 31, 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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The Right, the Wrong, and the Radioactive

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

Over the past couple of weeks, I have noticed the firestorm over the Duck Dynasty Program, and those of you who are frequent readers here (bless you!) may have noticed that up until now, I have been silent on this issue. … Continue reading →

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Thinking of a better life

Posted on December 30, 2013 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? … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: December 29

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

Today, we complete Messianic Prophecy with the fulfillment of a prophecy about a whole new age…   The Great Day Joel 2:28-32 Joel, like the other prophets we have studied, has predicted bad times ahead because of the unbelief and … Continue reading →

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White as snow

Posted on December 28, 2013 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 … Continue reading →

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Important or Just Urgent?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” 1 Peter 1:3 Here is … Continue reading →

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You ain’t seen nothing yet!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

Have you ever planned out a nice dinner for guests, spent a lot buying the food, then worked to get everything just right, spent the whole day preparing the meal and then sat down at the table to eat… and … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Dinner

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

These days, Christmas Dinner is my favorite part of the festivities.  It’s the time when everyone sits down together and enjoys conversation and good food; there seems to be a coming together of hospitality and community. Last year was my … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Eve…Ever!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Don Merritt

  I was 10 years old on December 24, 1968: Christmas Eve! I was sure excited, as any self-respecting 10-year-old would be on Christmas Eve, but that year was to be different for me.  My family didn’t watch TV on … Continue reading →

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