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An Ordination

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Don Merritt

  This past Sunday evening we had an Ordination Service at my home church in Milan, Illinois.  For most folks, this may not seem all that interesting, but from my point of view, it was a very big deal, for … Continue reading →

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Standing Tall in the Lord

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

It is popular in our day and age to stand up for what you believe.  People stand up for all kinds of things these from animal rights to going green, from progressive social causes to free speech… In all of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes: August 5

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

On Trial   Today’s Text               John 18:28-40 Introduction   Our story has progressed from where we left off last week.  Jesus and the disciples left the upper room and went to the garden where Jesus was arrested while at prayer.  … Continue reading →

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The Old is Gone, the New is Here

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other day a lady asked me how to get started living a life that is new in Christ; lucky for me people always ask easy questions… …well it isn’t exactly easy, but at least it isn’t complicated! Life as a … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

Like most of you, I get jokes in my email almost every day.  I seldom read them and almost never pass them on, but today is an exception.  Partly because the email was from my Mom.  In a couple of … Continue reading →

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On Blogging

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Blogging is a funny thing and in some ways I still haven’t figured it out. When I first heard about “web logs” years ago, I couldn’t imagine why anyone would want to post what they do all day, and even … Continue reading →

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Look for the unseen!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

Last week I happened on a beautiful old church in Galesburg, Illinois; I was amazed to find such an example of Richardson Romanesque architecture there! Ironically, I was on my way to an appointment with an eye doctor who certified … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill 

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Raw Power

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Don Merritt

A steam locomotive is the picture of raw power.  The way they spouted smoke and steam, hissing and chugging as though they were living creatures, they have been the things of legend and romance for a century and a half. … Continue reading →

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Humble Beginnings

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

There is nothing remarkable about this old house; it’s a typical “working man’s” home of the mid 19th century.  It has three rooms, a kitchen and parlor and a single bedroom.  The house isn’t located in a glamorous location, in … Continue reading →

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