Monthly Archives: June 2018

TLP Living: June 25, 2018

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

A Strong and Vibrant Relationship I.ve used this story many times, let’s be clear about that. Why wouldn’t I use it? It’s a great story, and it has the added bonus of being true! Once upon a time I was … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 25, 2018

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

Hurry Up! Good Monday from the Heartland. Hurry up! Time is of the essence! Let’s go, go, go! Get things done! Time to run! I’m late! Rush, rush, rush! Urgent! Move it! Get the lead out! Welcome to another week. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 24, 2018

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The Kingdom is at Hand Text: Mark 1:29-45 Healing People Mark 1:29-34 Parallel Texts: Matt. 8:14-17; Luke 4:38-41 Galilee Touring Mark 1:35-39 Parallel Texts: Matt. 4:23-25; Luke 4:42-44 Growing Crowds Mark 1:40-45 Parallel Texts: Matt. 8:2-4; Luke 5:12-16 If … Continue reading →

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TLP Op-Ed: Jume 23, 2018

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

I think that sentiment would apply no matter which Nation you may call home.

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TLP Inspiration: June 23, 2018

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Summer’s Story Good Saturday to you from the Heartland. A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious … Continue reading →

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Martian Musings

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

It isn’t by mere coincidence that I moved our conversation from Spiritual Practices to a Martian Colony, no, that was by design. Come to think of it, this is a natural progression of thought from individual to corporate worship. Having … Continue reading →

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Song of Songs and the use of Erotic Images

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Who can argue with the assertion that Song of Songs contains strong erotic imagery? For this reason, many have considered this book to be “too hot to handle” in churches over the years, while others see it as a book … Continue reading →

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A Little Aside

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I ran paulfg’s comment in this space in which he offered the idea that we could possibly make lists of the things we don’t like as a starting point to figure out what worship should look like in our … Continue reading →

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Finding the Last Piece

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

Here is the last piece to the puzzle that is the Song of Songs: The Old Testament has “types” of a Bridegroom; the New Testament tells of the coming of the Bridegroom. If you get this, then you will get … Continue reading →