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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.

TLP Inspiration: 5/28/18

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

Where the Guns Fell Silent I first ran this back in 2015 after a visit to Appomattox, and I thought I’d run it again today since it is Memorial Day in the USA.  This observance began in 1866 as a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 27, 2018

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: To Know the Truth Text: John 8:31-33 For as long as human beings have walked the earth, people have gazed up in wonder at the night sky, beholding the awesome majesty of the Creation of God. We have seen … Continue reading →

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TLP Op-Ed: 5/26/18

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

Anthems, Protests and the NFL I promised myself that I wasn’t going to write about media reactions to news stories this week. It wasn’t the first time I made this promise to myself, but it was the first time I … Continue reading →

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TLC Inspiration: May 26, 2018

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

Spiritual Housekeeping When things are going along well, we are able to take of routine maintenance and keep up with the necessary repairs, but in rough times these things can get away from us.  When it comes to a house, … Continue reading →

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Bonus Edition!

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I ran a Photo of the Week that asked you what you saw in the photo and many have offered their views. A big thank you to everyone who offered comments, I really appreciate each one of them. As … Continue reading →

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Chapter 12 Winds Up

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it. I ought to have been commended by you, for I am not in the least inferior to the “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. I persevered in demonstrating among you … Continue reading →

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Simplicity

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Don Merritt

 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 This verse pretty well says it all about the Spiritual Practice of Simplicity. Like Frugality, Simplicity is more of a … Continue reading →

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More Boasting

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. (12:1) With this little bit of transition, Paul takes us in to a second subsection in … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 23, 2018

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

This one is a contribution from our old Pal Bargo. I really curious: What do you see?

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Frugality

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

There’s a word we don’t hear often in the 21st century! We do, however, hear the word “stewardship” occasionally. Isn’t being a good steward about the same thing as being frugal? That really isn’t as easy as it sounds, since … Continue reading →

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