Monthly Archives: May 2018

Study 3

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Do we believe the Word of God? If … Continue reading →

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The Matter is Resolved

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 7:2-16 As we all know by now, Paul has been defending his apostolic ministry since chapter three, and this passage is his conclusion; or maybe I should more accurately say the epilogue. When you come right down to … Continue reading →

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Study 2

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

As a Theology Professor, I was pretty good at teaching Scripture from a purely academic perspective; it was my job after all. I would never denigrate academics, quite the opposite, in fact. Yet in the academic environment, I had the … Continue reading →

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A Warning

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 9, 2018

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Don Merritt
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Study 1

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Spiritual Practice of Study goes back several thousand years and thus it shouldn’t seem like a new idea to anyone. It can take many forms and can be both an individual and group practice, yet for our purposes in … Continue reading →

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An Appeal for Open Hearts

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 6:3-13 As Paul continues his defense of his apostolic ministry, he moves from the discussion of the ministry of reconciliation, to which we have all been called, into a discussion of faithfulness through hardships. He begins with a … Continue reading →

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Prayer 4

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

As we continue our look at the Classical Spiritual Practice of prayer, I’d like to offer another approach to prayer which is both classic, and potentially controversial. The controversy comes into play when people insist that a more formal approach … Continue reading →

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Ministers of Reconciliation

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 Paul moves into this topic by referring to his critics who apparently have claimed that he was out of his mind for believing that Christ died for our sins and then rose again from the dead. Come … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 5/7/18

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Glory of Spring This little photo essay first ran here six years ago, back when nobody really stopped by to see it. Considering its content, I thought I’d resurrect it from the archive today; it just seems the perfect … Continue reading →

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