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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

This week’s quote is another from G K Chesterton… “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” G K Chesterton May all of us stand up for our Lord Jesus Christ!

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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

“In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ~George Orwell

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Crazy Dogs, Fireworks and Insomnia

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

Never be fooled by an innocent little face, this dog is a madman! …and I must add that cute only goes so far! Over the past several nights, people in the area have been testing out their fourth of July … Continue reading →

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4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

Today is the fourth of July, and in America the day is celebrated as Independence Day, the 236th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence back in 1776. Most Americans will celebrate today with fireworks and barbeques with … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

NOTE: Today’s quote is from a letter written by John Adams to his wife Abigail on July 2, 1776. What Mr. Adams did not realize that day was that the Declaration would not be signed until the fourth. The … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Fairy Tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” G K Chesterton

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Quote of the Week

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Don’t doubt in the darkness what God has shown you in the light.” Elisabeth Elliot This sounds like some of the best and most profound advice I’ve heard in a very long time!.. Don Check out Elisabeth Elliot’s website

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Quote of the Week

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

Charles Spurgeon was once asked, “How do you defend the Bible?” “Very easy”he responded. “The same way I defend a lion. I simply let it out of its cage.”

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Mayan Calendar: End of the World?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

I have been a denier on the subject of the Mayan Calendar and the end, I have even mocked the notion on this blog: I now realize that I was wrong. I have been looking around the internet, listening to … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Scenes

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ve always wanted to live in a rural setting, but up to this point I haven’t made it happen. I grew up in the big city, moved to a small town and now live in an urban setting once again. … Continue reading →