Monthly Archives: November 2018

Maturity!

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 4:7-16 Paul continues in this passage, moving on from unity in the Body of Christ into spiritual maturity. In verses 7-10, he discusses the fact that Jesus has risen to the highest position in the heavens, after having come … Continue reading →

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Culinary Triumphs, Big Trouble, and Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Note: This year I’ve had to cancel Thanksgiving Dinner at my house; I couldn’t cook anything today if I wanted to because there is no stove or oven of any kind on the premises. Sadly, our old stove has developed … Continue reading →

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Unity!

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: November 21, 2018

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

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TLP Inspiration: 11/21/18

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

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The Power of Prayer

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:14-21 This text is a prayer that Paul gave for the Ephesians, a prayer of power and of selfless love for the saints, a prayer that deserves our review and emulation. Notice that as he begins this prayer, Paul … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 11/20/18

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

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God Has a Plan

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:1-13 Isn’t this an interesting little chunk? Paul mentions “mysteries” several times here, and likens these “mysteries” to the “administration of God’s grace”; what could he be referring to? He mentions a mystery that was made known to him … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 11/19/18

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving TReflections Thanksgiving has been a central idea in American history and culture, even before there was an America. Of course, all Americans have learned about the first Thanksgiving back in 1621 with the Pilgrims and the Indians, but there’s … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 11/19/18

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

What can I share today? Good Monday from the Heartland. Here we are, Monday already, how the times flies by! As we begin a new week, opportunities lie before us, opportunities to make money, to get things done and to … Continue reading →