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What are we trying to build?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

I really like architecture; it tells a story of time, history, fashion, art and human determination and effort. Yet I have to admit that it doesn’t last forever; these buildings will come down one day… They have withstood blizzards, storms, … Continue reading →

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A Bridge to Hope

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

So many people these days are feeling like there is little or no hope for the future. Some are feeling desperate for financial reasons; it’s been a rough economy for the past 3 years. Others feel like the love they’ve … Continue reading →

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Do Dogs go to Heaven?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Well do they?” “I don’t know honey, we’ll just have to wait and see.” My wife got us a dog several years ago… over my strenuous objection I might add. Over the years, he and I have spent a lot … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: January 29

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

A Private Conversation with Jesus Today’s Text: John 3:1-21 Introduction Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the ruling council came to Jesus in the night with a question, and although he never actually got around to asking it, Jesus gave … Continue reading →

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Baby it’s Cold Outside!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

It’s getting toward the end of January now; the dead of winter. Here in Illinois it can get pretty cold. Some days it’s downright nasty in fact. It is usually dark, cloudy, wet, icy and foreboding… Who wants to be … Continue reading →

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Kingdoms in Conflict

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) Who would persecute someone for righteousness? The answer is more simple than it might seem: Someone who is opposed to the kingdom … Continue reading →

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Peace Now!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Everybody can figure out what a peacemaker is… but what is someone who is not a peacemaker? They could be a lot of things, … Continue reading →

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Does the Constitution really evolve?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

Last week, after the announcement that the US Supreme Court had allowed a lower court ruling that declared prayer in public (government) meetings unconstitutional because too many of these were “Christian” I proposed the thesis that the ‘living breathing” Constitution … Continue reading →

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Heart Trouble!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8) A person who is ‘pure in heart’ is someone who is going to place a high priority on doing things the right way. This is not a … Continue reading →

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Meekness as Strength

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) Being “meek” is not often thought of as strength, but in fact it is. If a person is meek, they are not prideful… they are humble. In a … Continue reading →