Monthly Archives: June 2018

The Moment of Truth has Arrived

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 8 Ok this is it; how is this story going to end? Will “He” and “She” get together, will they get married, and will they ever even be in the same room? We are about to find … Continue reading →

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The Hypothetical Revealed

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Thank you to everyone who “liked” or commented on yesterday’s introduction of our little experiment and grand adventure. Of the comments from yesterday that I have received so far, 2 liked the idea, two sort of liked the idea, and … Continue reading →

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Dance of Delight

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 6:11-7:13 After the second of her dreams, “He” speaks; it would seem that he is going out to inspect a grove of trees when he is overcome by his desire for “She”. His friends chime in; he … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 13, 2018

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA. Believe it or not, this is one of the most critical bits of ground in US history. On the morning of July 1, 1863, US General John Buford’s cavalry brigade dismounted and held off Confederate General … Continue reading →

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Something Different- Your Thoughts Please…

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Having completed our study of spiritual practices for now, it’s time for another topic to look at. I have been thinking of doing one on worship, more precisely, corporate worship; the worship assembly, Sunday worship… that sort of thing. Normally, … Continue reading →

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Dreaming Again

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 5:2-6:10 As we move into the second half of our adventure, we enter once again into a dream. It’s interesting to note that the last chapter was the man’s affirmation of devotion to the woman, and it … Continue reading →

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Some Final Thoughts

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

We’ve been going through spiritual practices for some weeks now, covering a number of Classical and Expressive practices. At this point, I think it’s time to bring our discussion to a close for now, even though there are some that … Continue reading →

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Growing Anticipation

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 4 After the troubling dreams of the night, a new scene opens; maybe it isn’t a scene at all, come to think of it, for nothing is included here to set a scene. We know that the … Continue reading →

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TLP Op-Ed: Special Edition

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

I never thought I’d see the day when I posted a Bill Maher clip, but that day has well and truly come. At least for me, Mr. Maher ceased to be amusing years ago, and is now little more than … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 6/11/18

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Vintage Cooking I’ve been interested in trying vintage recipes for a long time, but I’ve never actually done it. I’ve had a little cookbook for several years, but I’ve shied away from actually using it. Come to think of it, … Continue reading →

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