Category Archives: Christian Life

TLP Living: 4/16/18

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Working for the Railroad Happy Monday to you from the Heartland of America. I thought I’d share a little story with you today about two best friends… Jack and Tom were best friends all through school. They played ball together, … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/16/18

Posted on April 16, 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 A person who is always right carries a great burden with them; even more so if they know everything. Do you … Continue reading →

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Here’s what I’ve come up with

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

If you’ve been dropping by here over the last few days, then you’ll know that I’ve been in the process of re-thinking this blog site and its future. So many have added comments, encouragement and suggestions, and I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Peace Be with You

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Light

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts from Yesterday’s Post

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

I received quite a few comments and suggestions from yesterday’s post Listening and thinking… some thoughts about the future and a great deal of encouragement as well. Thanks to everyone who took the time to comment! One comment in particular … Continue reading →

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Seek first …

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his … Continue reading →

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Listening and thinking… some thoughts about the future

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Every so often I wonder if maybe this blog has run its course and, as with all good things, that maybe the time has come for its end. Maybe I should end this one and start another one. Maybe I … Continue reading →

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What you look for you will find

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

If you are thinking about buying a green car, you will suddenly notice that there are many green cars on the road; if you are thinking about buying a new green Toyota, you’ll start to see them everywhere. If you … Continue reading →

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It is good…

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,  to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. Psalm 92:1-3 As … Continue reading →

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