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.

The Closing

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 11/6/18

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Don Merritt
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God Cannot be Mocked

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 11/5/18

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

A House of Cards We’ve had to make some major adjustments since we became caregivers for my 95-year-old mother and the one I have the most trouble with is that she simply must have the television on all day long. … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 11/5/18

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

Days of Praise I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 Good Monday from the Heartland. Have you ever … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: November 4, 2018

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: To Be the Greatest Text: Mark 10:32-52 Mark 10:32-45 Parallel Texts: Matthew 20:17-28; Luke 18:31-34 This interesting passage begins with Jesus predicting what his fate would be again, and then takes an odd shift when James and John ask … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 11/2/18

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Don Merritt
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Live by the Spirit

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 10/31/18

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Don Merritt
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Redeemed

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in … Continue reading →

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