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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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Take Care

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

This morning I’m putting some thoughts together for a little talk I’m giving this Sunday morning.  I’ve been asked to fill in with a little sermon on Luke chapter 21. Cool, I always enjoy these little fill-ins… If you’re familiar … Continue reading →

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Bumps in the Night

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other night I was sitting at home in sort of a fog not really thinking about anything in particular when I was startled by a bump around the corner in the hall by the front door. As I can’t … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

 “To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.” Abraham Lincoln

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Can’t you see Him?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Around here, Fall is breaking out all over the place.  The trees are turning, the temperatures are cooler and pumpkins are in the stores. It has always seemed to me that Fall is a time when God’s creativity is on … Continue reading →

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