Category Archives: Christian living

While I was Away… part 3

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Don Merritt

I’ve asked myself a number of times why it is that people move from the city to the country, after all, in spite of the noise and congestion of a city, there are quite a few amenities and conveniences that … Continue reading →

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Why do We Act Like That?

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Don Merritt

Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. Proverbs 14:22 I’m not going to ask for a show of hands or anything, but have you ever made some sort … Continue reading →

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Must We Always Hurt the One We Love?

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Don Merritt

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:8 There’s an old song I barely recall hearing … Continue reading →

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Days of Praise

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Don Merritt

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 Have you ever just sat back and considered everything God has … Continue reading →

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To Return Home

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Don Merritt

When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great … Continue reading →

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2020: A Unique Road Trip

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Don Merritt

I mentioned in a post several weeks ago that I would be leaving for a four- week road trip to do research for a writing project I’ve been working on… and to just get out of the house. As I … Continue reading →

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Interesting Days

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Don Merritt

My oh my, it’s been quite some time since I’ve posted; where does the time go? Just in a short couple of months or so, it seems like the world has gone crazy- certainly life has changed a great deal. … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are You

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Don Merritt

In verse 10, Jesus said that those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed; here He gets personal, for now He isn’t referring to someone else, or some group of individuals, now it is about “you”. People may speak all … Continue reading →

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Hey! Where have you been?

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Don Merritt

Some of you may have noticed that I didn’t post last week- another unscheduled absence from my trusty keyboard: What’s up with that? Yeah, I also had a rather long absence during this past year… so maybe I should just … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 2/24/20

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Don Merritt

We have already seen that as Jesus went forth proclaiming the Kingdom, that healing, and restoration of wholeness went in His wake, for the restoration of wholeness, including the restoration of relationships torn by the hostility of this world is … Continue reading →

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