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The Dog Days of Summer

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are several names for this time of year like “the lazy hazy days of summer” and the “dog days” of summer.  I can understand the lazy and the hazy, but I’ve never quite followed the dog days; what do … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Gospel

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

The power of the Gospel is an awesome thing, surely the greatest power we know of.  It is greater than that of the atom, greater than the combined power of all nations of the globe; there is no greater power … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

“I didn’t attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.” -Mark Twain

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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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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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Reader Appreciation Award

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are times in life when surprising things happen, things that are encouraging and things that are very generous indeed; today one of those things happened for me. One of my favorite blogs out there is Walter Bright’s blog; it … 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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