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.

TLP Inspiration: 11/12/18

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Harmony and Love Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1Peter 3:8 Good Monday Morning from the Heartland. A person who is always right carries a great burden with them; even more so … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: November 11, 2018

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Vineyards, Tenants and the King Text: Mark 12:1-12 Mark 11:1-11 Parallel Texts: Matthew 21:1-12, 14-17; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19 As we have come to expect, Mark gives us the simple facts of the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 11/10/18

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

God is My Help Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Let evil recoil on those who slander me; in your faithfulness destroy them. Psalm 54:4-5 It doesn’t sound like David was having a good day … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 11/9/18

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

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Off to a Fast Start

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

To a large degree, chapter one is an introduction to the letter. In the first two verses, Paul identifies himself and addresses his recipients in his usual style, and then he jumps into his introduction beginning in verse 3. These … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 11/8/18

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

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Introduction to Ephesians

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians was probably written sometime between 58 and 60 AD and closely parallels Colossians. It is both encouraging and challenging, for it paints a picture of a victorious Christian life that might at first seem too … Continue reading →