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Photo of the Week: March 15, 2017

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Don Merritt

It’s been a mild winter in the Midwestern US and over the past month we’ve had unusually warm temps announcing an early Spring. Many of the trees are starting to bud and the tulips are beginning to pop up all … Continue reading →

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A Little Peace and Quiet

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet some times. It helps us to recharge, to relax and to calm our thoughts. Yes, we all need a little peace and quiet, a little … Continue reading →

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The Battle that Rages Around Us

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Don Merritt

No, I’m not talking about politics… In our study of Luke, we’ve arrived at Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem, and as I always find myself doing, I’ve couched these passages of Luke’s in military terms and metaphors. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: March 8, 2017

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Don Merritt

This photo is from a planter in the midst of a Washington, DC parking lot…

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Photo of the Week: March 1, 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Don Merritt

A tug on the Mississippi River, October 2016

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Bonus Post: Salt

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Don Merritt

Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” (13:34-35) … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: February 25, 2017

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Don Merritt

Over the last week or 10 days, we’ve been having unseasonably warm weather here in NW Illinois, in fact, we’ve set a couple of all-time records for high temperatures. It has been warm, often sunny; some days have seen temps … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: February 22, 2017

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Don Merritt

These ducks are enjoying a sunny afternoon on the Occaquan River in Northern Virginia (October 2013)

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Random Ramblings: February 11, 2017

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Don Merritt

Last Sunday I finished a series of five sermons on the Image of God and what being made in His image means to each of us. I’m happy to report that by all accounts, it was a success. In this … Continue reading →