Author Archives: Don Merritt

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.

Focus on the Family

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 12/10/18

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Visions of Christmas Present- Redux To me, Christmas today seems way too complicated. Of course, if I could visit another era, it may be just the same… Who really knows for sure? Christmas, and here I really mean the Christmas … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 12/10/18

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Good Monday morning from the Heartland As a new week begins… …each of us will face its challenges. There will be circumstances that develop, circumstances over which we may not have any control, circumstances that we simply cannot fix or … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 9, 2018

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: I have come Text: John 10:1-21 John 10:1-21 Key Verse: John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. This passage is figurative. … Continue reading →

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December 7

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

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Husbands and Wives

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:21-33 With these verses, Paul moves from the general instruction about a Christian’s life to a more specific instruction, beginning with the relationship of marriage, a subject that he writes about in more than one letter, as you know. … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 12/6/18

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

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Be Filled with the Spirit

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. … Continue reading →