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Mr. Lincoln’s Proclamation

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Don Merritt

“The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, … Continue reading →

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Mr. Garfield: Role Model

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Don Merritt

James A. Garfield was our 20th president, and sadly enough not many people today know anything about him.  Today, let’s take a brief look at his life on the occasion of his 180th birthday. He was born in Ohio on … Continue reading →

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quote of the week

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Don Merritt

    Quote of the Week   References are often made by reading or hearing famous quotes, and since this blog is about references that influence who we are and how we think I thought that a series of posts … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving is coming up next week, and I thought I would jot down some thoughts on the subject. You see, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday… Of course it has a long history and tradition going back to the very beginning … Continue reading →

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Appreciate What you Have

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Don Merritt

I heard a story once about a couple who were going to sell their house.  The Realtor asked them to write a description of the property for an advertisement, and it went something like this: Our living room has been … Continue reading →

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Sharing

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” (Romans 12:13) One of the hardest things to teach a child is that they should share things with others.  I can remember my kids, when they were little, throwing … Continue reading →

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Tear Down or Build up?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” ( 1Thessalonians 5:11) Years ago I worked with a lady who was always down; no matter what was going on, she could find a … Continue reading →

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A Lesson from Penn State

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Don Merritt

The recent madness at Penn State University continues with more and more revelations and speculation.  Over the last 18 hours I’ve heard commentators call for a Congressional Investigation, the FBI and more strict regulations from whatever governmental source to ensure … Continue reading →

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Penn State Perspective

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Don Merritt

Like everyone else, I’ve been listening all week to story after story about the terrible Penn State sex scandal.  It is clearly one of the most disturbing quagmires that have come to light in many years.  The alleged child molestation … Continue reading →

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Consider Abraham…

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Don Merritt

Do you ever think of yourself being a lot like Abraham?  There’s a fair chance that you don’t… after all, he was the greatest figure in the Old Testament,  he had a covenant relationship with God, he was a great … Continue reading →

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