Category Archives: Inspiration & Challenge

One of our dear friends, whom we’ve known for years as Granny, is joining the choir again. For several years…
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Our 24 yr. old daughter, Miranda, celebrates her saved birthday today. We rejoice with her as we remember the day…
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In Flatwoods, WV, Pastor Paul Beatty is honoring different local businesses that are operated by various church members. Calling it,…
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In route to Flatwoods Baptist we took an aside at Burnsville, WV and found ourselves surrounded by God’s gorgeous creation…
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Clarence Bowman, our fellow worker and trombone playing friend from Bethany Baptist in St. Albans, WV married Sunday afternoon. We…
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Malchijah became an American settler for a few minutes by this remote cabin at PBC. Can’t wait to return to…
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A little twist. “The more you Kohls, the more you know” about our sad world. We stopped in the other…
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We, as Americans, are so blessed! Near an Outlet Mall in southern Ohio off I-71 these flags wave against the…
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God produces the gorgeous, colorful, and delicious varieties of fruit. We love it all! This tray brought by some of…
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Coming out of FL on I-95,  the  boom we heard and the sudden instability of our rig immediately grabbed our…
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  Pastor and Mrs. Palmani are nurturing an abandoned squirrel, Rocky. Though highly energetic and extremely inquisitive, Rocky decided to…
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  Plant City strawberries Chef Malchijah dipped in dark chocolate making a great fruit snack a tad more tempting and…
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While ministering to the tremendous people at Highlands Baptist Church in Lakeland, FL, Terry Brooks and his mother, Maxine, (who…
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While lots of people are excited about the start of another NASCAR season, Brian Nyberg is preparing a track for…
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  It’s easy for us preachers to wander around half the Bible, unroll 3/4 of the historical timeline and shovel…
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Tricia celebrated her SAVED birthday yesterday. When she was age 7 at a children’s meeting in OH, God used our…
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Donna Merrill’s new motor home is just the perfect size. It’s cute, cozy, and capable of doing the job she…
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Both men and women can be manipulators! Yikes! Sunday night, Pastor Luppino at Chapel Baptist in Clermont, FL preached an…
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Above, in Dad’s Bible, is the signature of one of God’s great men, Dr. Bob Jones, Sr. (Jude 24-25). Dr….
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Finding an internet connection is part of the excitement of traveling. However, we certainly were blessed yesterday when a package…
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Thanks to a very kind friend, we had the privilege of enjoying Animal Kingdom and Epcot today. Our feet are…
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This week I walked into a Publix grocery store in Greenville on Pelham Rd.. One of the clerks came over…
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…you probably aren’t!” Dad said this often before singing Mom’s great song, “What the Bible Says Is So!” and his…
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Lest you think after recounting all the accomplishments of  Dad’s incredible life these last few days that we have forgotten…
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We enjoyed this new recipe as a family while reading letters and cards from family and friends and thought you…
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Dad Merrill has been a bounder and an abounder (1 Cor. 15:58) However, much has changed. Yesterday he fell in…
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For a little fun, our family went to Grandpa and Grandma Merrill’s house last night for a surprise Christmas Decoration…
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Ever wonder what this world looked like originally. One huge horned beetle Malchijah got in PA makes you think. Yesterday…
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Can you identify with Ohio State punter, Ben Buchanan, and his humorous statement? Though often we cannot be with you,…
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I returned home to find my family making special treat trays for their teachers. I’m so grateful my wife and…
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