Tag Archives: thoughts

Quote of the Week

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

This one is interesting in light of recent events… “…the opinion which gives to the judges the right to decide what laws are constitutional and what not, not only for themselves in their own sphere of action but for … Continue reading →

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William McKinley and the American Century

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

William McKinley was President of the United States when we emerged onto the world stage and became a power. It’s funny how he has been remembered; some people see him as one of the all-time great presidents because he ended … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged 19th Century, culture, fun history, history, nostalgia, perspective, politics, thoughts, William McKinley | 3 Comments

NASA Releases New Image of Earth

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

I thought I’d share a new image of God’s wonderous creation with you. It’s a new high-resolution image recently released by NASA, their article is re-posted below: NPP’s ‘Blue Marble’ January 25, 2012 A ‘Blue Marble’ image of the Earth … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it.” Thomas Sowell

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Does the Constitution really evolve?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

Last week, after the announcement that the US Supreme Court had allowed a lower court ruling that declared prayer in public (government) meetings unconstitutional because too many of these were “Christian” I proposed the thesis that the ‘living breathing” Constitution … Continue reading →

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Honoring an Unsung Hero

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other night, I attended a retirement dinner for Command Sergeant Major Stephen D. Blake, and came away inspired by a man who should be a model for all of us. I will leave the recitation of his amazing career … Continue reading →

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Poor in spirit; great in reward

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “ (Matthew 5:3) What is happiness? Happiness is being poor in spirit… this sounds a little counter-intuitive doesn’t it? Please understand that the word “blessed” is another … Continue reading →

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Is Prayer Unconstitutional in Public?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Yesterday’s action by the United States Supreme Court to let stand a lower court ruling barring prayer from public meetings because they were too often “Christian” sparks within anyone a series of fundamental questions that go to the very foundation … Continue reading →

Posted in christian, The Rise of Evil | Tagged Christian, Christianity, freedom, history, law, perspective, politics, Supreme Court, thoughts, United States Constitution | 10 Comments

Quote of the Week

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Study the Constitution. Let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislatures, and enforced in courts of justice.” — Abraham Lincoln What a shocking thought!

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What are you hungry for?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6) What do you hunger for: righteousness or evil? To hunger and thirst for righteousness means to fill one’s mind, time and life with things … Continue reading →