Monthly Archives: January 2020

Greetings

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Don Merritt

Romans 1:1-7 The custom in the first century was to begin a letter with a greeting that set forth the identity of the author, the recipient and a few words of greeting. In most of Paul’s letters, those few words … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on the nature of relationship

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Don Merritt

Since I’ve already used these terms in our discussion about following Christ and following religion, I thought it might be a good idea to explain a bit about what I mean in using them. The terms both deal with the … Continue reading →

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A Brief Introduction to Romans

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Don Merritt

The letter to the Romans was written by the Apostle Paul while he was in Corinth shortly before his departure to Jerusalem in early 56, 57 or 58 AD. Unfortunately, it is just about impossible to tie down an exact … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 1/20/20

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Don Merritt
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TLP Inspiration:1/20/20

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my Shepherd The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,  he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths     for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 … Continue reading →

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Those Who Mourn

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Don Merritt

Most of the time, we don’t associate blessing with mourning; maybe we should rethink this… Matthew didn’t actually say what those blessed ones are mourning; it could be the loss of a loved one, it could be the loss of … Continue reading →

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Some Final Thoughts

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Don Merritt

Thinking about the story of Ruth, it’s hard to come away from it without the sense that God really does work in the lives of His people. He certainly did so in ancient times, and maybe we sometimes feel like … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Sabbath

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Don Merritt

Mark 2:23-28 Parallel Texts: Matthew 8:1-8; Luke 6:1-5 Mark has shifted the scene to the countryside. Jesus and the disciples, and apparently some Pharisees, are walking through grain fields on the Sabbath. They are hungry and the disciples pluck a … Continue reading →

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Naomi, Ruth and Boaz Have Much to Teach Us

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Don Merritt

Looking at our adventure in the book of Ruth, it should be obvious to anyone that this story has much to teach us. I’m not going to say that the things I mention about them are an exhaustive and encyclopedic … Continue reading →

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Being Religious, Fasting and the attitude of Jesus

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Don Merritt

Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people came and asked Jesus, “How is it that John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees are fasting, but yours are not?” Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast … Continue reading →

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