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Busy Times

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

If you look around you, you will probably see busy people; there’s a good chance that you are one of them.  All over town we can see people going to and fro, traffic jams and crowded stores.  In larger cities … Continue reading →

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A Moment’s Reflection

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Since it’s Saturday, and for most people Saturday is slightly less hectic than Monday through Friday, maybe we can find a few extra moments to reflect on things.  How is your life going, the wife (husband), the kids, the job, … Continue reading →

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God’s Purpose

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Do you think that things just happen by chance? Many do but usually I’m not one of them.  OK, maybe there are cases of a person being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but that isn’t really where … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Scenes

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

A couple of weeks ago, I visited this little town in the mountains of West Virginia.  The surrounding scenery is beautiful, everywhere I went I could hear birds singing happily.  There were few cars, little modern-day clutter, and clear blue … Continue reading →

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Weary Travelers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Don Merritt

You can see them in any airport, on any flight; weary travelers far from home on a business trip.  They are in a hurry for the next flight, cell phone to their ear, talking, listening, making appointments… They are at … Continue reading →

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Greatness

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Don Merritt

  What is “greatness” in this life? There are certainly many ways to approach this question, don’t you think? If we are “great” in life, some day people might build us a memorial like this one that celebrates Thomas Jefferson. … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Story

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

  A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious time, but I must admit that early on … Continue reading →

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Man Without God

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Don Merritt

Throughout the history of Man people have tried to outsmart God.  This shouldn’t be a shock to anyone for the history of Man is the history of rebellion against God. You  hear this all the time when you see governments … Continue reading →

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Troubled Times

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Don Merritt

We are living in troubled times, and as each day goes by we hear more that gives us concern.  What is going on in this world? What is going on in our country! My initial reactions to the revelations that … Continue reading →

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Friends

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Don Merritt

There are times when you have the chance to step back and take stock, times when it’s perfectly natural to experience wonder at all of the things God is doing in your midst.  In these times, we have a sort … Continue reading →

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