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Days of Praise

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Don Merritt

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has … Continue reading →

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Giving Praise

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Don Merritt

Credit and praise are tossed around quite a bit; people thank their teachers, parents, coaches… and “the Academy.” People often thank others for something they have said or done; all of this is a good thing. Usually missing from the … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: July 13, 2016

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Photo of the Week: July 6, 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Interesting Days

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Don Merritt

I posted last week about the new addition to our family on the occasion of my daughter’s new baby, and this past weekend my wife and I got to meet my son’s prospective in-laws for the first time; I thought … Continue reading →

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Humble Origins

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Don Merritt

There is nothing remarkable about this old house; it’s a typical “working man’s” home of the mid 19th century. It has three rooms, a kitchen and parlor and a single bedroom. The house isn’t located in a glamorous location, in … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 22, 2016

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

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Hard Work

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

I came across this scene on a hot summer day once 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 as long … Continue reading →

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To Forgive, or Not to Forgive

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Don Merritt

It isn’t always easy to forgive people who have hurt us; it isn’t always easy to forgive ourselves for that matter. Our Lord told us to forgive, can we just skip it? I used to say that I believe strongly … Continue reading →

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God of the Living

Posted on June 20, 2016 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 →