Tag Archives: Christianity

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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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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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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Sunday Class Notes: July 29

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

Jesus Prays   Today’s Text               John 17 Introduction   This is the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in the entire New Testament.  Jesus is clearly one who prays a great deal, and we can gain a great deal of insight … Continue reading →

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Are we moving forward in life?

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Don Merritt

I took these photos the other day when we had to stop at a railroad crossing… I’ve always been fascinated by trains!  I jumped out of the car and started snapping pictures and here are four of them. When you … Continue reading →

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Another Tree

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Don Merritt

A ways back I posted about what we can learn from a tree; well here’s another one.  I snapped this scene about six weeks ago, when the grass was still green in Illinois.  This tree grabbed my attention because it … Continue reading →

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A Long Hot Summer

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Don Merritt

I love hot weather, in fact I love to annoy the people around me by calling it “nice and warm” when they are complaining about how they are about to die  from it… The last few summers have been unusually cool … Continue reading →

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