December 21, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Emmanuel: God With Us

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  Like children wait with anticipation for Christmas morning, what are you waiting for this Christmas season?  There is One who is waiting to love, to rescue, and to save you, so much so that He died and is coming again for you.  Invite Emmanuel to spend this Christmas season with you and your family.   …

December 15, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

7 Ways to Know What You Truly Value

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  I have heard that if you take a look at someone’s check book, you will know what their priorities are.  Is it true that where your money goes, so goes your priorities?  Here are seven ways to know what you truly value: 1. Where do you spend your time?  This is one of the …

November 25, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Three Tips to Ease the After-Christmas Bills Blues

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  Dave Ramsey offers some tips on how to make your post-holiday shopping not so painful in January.  He also offers financial advice on many topics that can be found on www.daveramsey.com. Some of you may be headed out today, on Black Friday, in search for great deals. Here are three tips to keep in …

November 23, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Thanksgiving Mindset: From Food to Family

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  I asked my wife, Susan, to share one of our Thanksgiving traditions as a family for today’s blog post. I hope you and your family have plans to relax and remember what truly matters most during this holiday season. Here’s a little bit more about what we do as a family. Thanksgiving is steeped …

October 20, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

The Mighty Macs

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  I love stories about underdogs.  That’s why I am excited about a new movie called The Mighty Macs.  It’s cut from the same cloth as Hoosiers and Rudy.  In the film, we travel back to 1971 where we meet Cathy Rush (played by Carla Gugino), a woman ahead of her time, who is about …

October 4, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

My Bucket List

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  Do you have a “bucket list?” Well, a lot of people have put together such a list over the last few years after watching the movie, The Bucket List.  As you probably know, a bucket list is just a list of things that you want to do before you “kick the bucket.” I had …

September 19, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

7 Goals You Should Accomplish in 10 Years

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  “If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” – Thomas Edison. When setting personal goals, we should first take stock of where we already are. Perhaps you have done quite well financially, but your personal relationships are severely lacking. Maybe your marriage is secure and amicable, but in …