Category Archives: Christian Life

TLP Inspiration: 5/21/18

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

A New Work Week Walking through the woods one time, I was surprised to come upon this scene.  The woods were dark in the early morning and sun shone through the trees and lit the rock formation brilliantly in relation … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 5/19/18

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

Spiritual Thirst There’s nothing worse than being thirsty, seriously thirsty! Millions are slowly dying of thirst in our world, but theirs is a different kind of thirst.  Spiritual thirst is pandemic and has been all through the ages.  The symptoms … Continue reading →

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Meditation 1

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

Introduction It will come as a surprise to many today to know that meditation is a Christian spiritual practice, for most of us associate meditation with Eastern metaphysics or New Ade practice.  In truth, meditation in various forms is practiced … Continue reading →

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Fasting

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

The spiritual practice of fasting is well-known, but not always well understood. It can be practiced corporately as when a group or a congregation might set aside a day of fasting and prayer for something such as healing for instance. … Continue reading →

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Solitude

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

The spiritual practice of silence is primarily about being silent; the spiritual practice of solitude is primarily about being alone. For many of us, we need solitude to find silence, both within and without. Yet solitude does not necessarily require … Continue reading →

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Silence

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

The spiritual practice of silence is easy enough to define: You find a place where there is no noise, no talking, no sound at all; just you and God. The idea is that all of your thoughts and concentration are … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 5/14/18

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

This morning, as I was sitting quietly listening to the thunder outside, amidst the flashes of pre-dawn lightning and just chilling with a cup of coffee, I asked Alexa what happened on this day in history, and she told me … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 5/14/18

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

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 that are bigger and stronger than … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/12/18

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Bread and Life Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 The day before He said these words, Jesus had fed the five … Continue reading →

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Study 3

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Do we believe the Word of God? If … Continue reading →

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