Monthly Archives: January 2020

Endings and Beginnings

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Don Merritt

Ruth 4:13-22 After the scene that takes place in verses 1-12 of chapter four, Boaz and Ruth are married. There is not a single word in the text about their life together; other than they had a son named Obed. … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: January 15, 2020

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Don Merritt

 

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Jesus, the Spirit and Religion

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Don Merritt

Yesterday, I wrapped up my post with a question: What part of following Jesus Christ, or if you prefer, following the leading of the Holy Spirit, can be confined to a man-made religion? I mentioned that I’d be interested to … Continue reading →

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Boaz Acts

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Don Merritt

Ruth 4:1-12 After Ruth left Boaz and returned to the place where she and Naomi were staying, Boaz went to town. He stopped at the town gates where the Elders were to be found, which was a customary place for … Continue reading →

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Religion: Back to the Basics

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Don Merritt

If a comparison is to be made between following Jesus Christ and Religion, the first logical step is to define the terms, and thus we go back to the basics. To follow Jesus Christ is to have a relationship with … Continue reading →

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Ruth Acts

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Don Merritt

Ruth 3:6-18 Naomi gave Ruth some unconventional advice in the first 5 verses of chapter three, now Ruth takes her advice and acts upon it. After the harvest is complete, it is winnowing time, and after the winnowing is complete, … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 1/13/20

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Don Merritt
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TLP Inspiration: 1/13/20

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Don Merritt

  Poor in Spirit The first Beatitude speaks of those who are “poor in spirit”. Much has been made about the difference between Matthew’s language and that of Luke in Luke 6:20, for Luke merely says “the poor”. Does Matthew … Continue reading →

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What Was She Thinking?

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Don Merritt

One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home for you, where you will be well provided for. Now Boaz, with whose women you have worked, is a relative of ours. Tonight he will be winnowing barley on … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Christian blogger

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Don Merritt

Epilogue to our Discussion about Church So often I’ve been amazed at what I see here in the Christian blogging community. In some cases, I’ve read a blogger’s posts over time and seen tremendous growth; in others I’ve noticed several … Continue reading →

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