Monthly Archives: October 2012

A Church Family Story

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ve been attending Milan Christian Church since 2005, shortly after moving to Illinois.  When my family and I first attended, we didn’t receive much of a welcome; in fact they just stared at us! Since then, things have changed… Actually … Continue reading →

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An old House in the Fall

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

I love old houses; I know it’s some kind of a sickness… I just can’t help it. They are drafty, have obsolete floor plans, lack modern conveniences and people think they’re spooky… Here’s my old house: Does it really look … Continue reading →

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Standing Tall

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

Boy oh boy… I’ve been listening to the news again today, why do i continue to do this to myself? What really happened in Libya?  Why are California’s employment stats not in the unemployment report this week? What really happened … Continue reading →

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How can I?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

Recently I had a conversation with someone who was troubled because they kept on doing things that they knew to be wrong or harmful.  This person was really discouraged because he really wanted to do right to live a Christian … Continue reading →

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I wonder why…

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

I wonder why God made the moon; what does it do? It seems like it just floats around up there and reflects light, sometimes more and sometimes less.  Does it really make any difference when you can hardly see it? … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the … Continue reading →

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Looking Around

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I had a rare chance just to go out and look around.  I wasn’t on a mission, I wasn’t on my way somewhere, I was just looking around; who ever gets to do that? It was a glorious Fall … Continue reading →

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In the morning

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

It’s a new morning, a time of new beginnings.  A new day, a new work week and a new outlook on life; here it is, opportunity knocks! Now is the time for all people to grab hold and make the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: October 7

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

Philippians 4:2-9   Outline   VII. Exhortations, Unity, Prayer and Proper Thought A. Unity 2-3 B. Joy, prayer, peace 4-7 C. Think and do 8-9 Points of Interest   Background: As we move into the final chapter of this book, … Continue reading →

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A Saturday Afternoon

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

A lazy Saturday afternoon.  It follows a lazy Saturday morning of relaxing with an extra cup of coffee and a little bit of peace and quiet, followed by the hectic rounds of shopping and household chores; what to do now? … Continue reading →

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