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The Road Ahed

Posted on January 2, 2012 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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As White as Snow

Posted on December 29, 2011 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 shovelling … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.” – James Madison, “Father of the Constitution”

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Let’s Fix the Super Bowl!

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Don Merritt

I am a football fan, and I particularly enjoy College football, that is until we get around to the championship game; that’s when I start to wonder about things.  This year is different! After listening to the commentators on the … Continue reading →

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twas the night before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Don Merritt

Well here we are, December 24… the day before Christmas… or as some call it illogically “Christmas Eve Day”.  (I can’t figure out how it could be “Eve” and “Day” at the same rime, but I digress…) When I was … Continue reading →

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That Christmas Feeling

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Don Merritt

How I love that Christmas feeling How I treasure its friendly glow See the way a stranger greets you Just as though you’d met him Christmases ago Christmas helps you to remember To do what other folks hold dear What … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Don Merritt

Most of us associate the Christmas Season with happiness, joy, warmth, nostalgia… family, friends, loved ones… But for many, this is a very difficult and depressing time.  In some cases, people are unable to keep up with the expectations and … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Don Merritt

The Christmas Season can be a time of simple beauty.   This may take the form of a Christmas tree, whether a simple down-home one or a very fancy professional tree; each has a beauty all its own. The decorations … Continue reading →

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Glory to God in the Highest

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  (Like 2:14) Thus sang the host of angels the night that Jesus was born inBethlehem.  The shepherds who witnessed this were dumbstruck. … Continue reading →

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O Come O Come Emmanuel!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Don Merritt

This Christmas carol contains the essence of the yearning of a people for a savior.  “O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel” Hold on, wait!  Ransom…? Yes, Ransom. Israel was in slavery to sin; so are we.  Being held … Continue reading →

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