Author Archives: Don Merritt

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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.

Rich and Poor

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Don Merritt

Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 2/4/19

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Don Merritt

An Instructive Relationship Good Monday Morning from the Heartland. Our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ is an instructive one, for He leads us in His ways. Show me your ways, O Lord,     teach me your paths;   guide me in your … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 3, 2019

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Don Merritt

My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for … Continue reading →

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To Begin With…

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Don Merritt

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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Introduction to James

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Don Merritt

There are five men named James in the New Testament who could have written been the author of this letter. Three of the five are high-profile enough to be good candidates, so let’s have a very brief look at them. … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Grace

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Don Merritt

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it … Continue reading →

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Christian Relationships

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3:18-4:1 In this section, Paul gives insight to how Christians should behave in the major personal relationships of daily life.  In 3:18-19, he speaks of husbands and wives, in 3:20-21 he speaks of parents and children, and from 3:22-4:1, … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: January 30, 2019

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Don Merritt

A short while ago when I got up we had a wind chill factor outside of -54 (about – 48 C by my calculation)  and now I find myself sifting through my photos from Jamaica…      

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Living Christ

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Don Merritt

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and … Continue reading →

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Unity in Christ

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3: 5-14 In the last section, we saw Paul tell us how to live our new lives, by setting our hearts and minds on the things that are above, and not on the things of this world.  In this … Continue reading →

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