Category Archives: Christian living

To See God

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Don Merritt

The expression “pure in heart” refers to a person whose inner most thoughts, motivation and purpose are pure, clean, wholesome and good; this is the one who will see God. To see God is to believe in God, and even … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 2/10/20

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Don Merritt
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TLP Inspiration: 2/10/20

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Don Merritt

The Cry of My Heart How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 What does your soul yearn for− … Continue reading →

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A Roman Lesson

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Don Merritt

You might have noticed a couple of things that give us insight into God’s workings in our world. Two of these, I thought would make an interesting little discussion. The first of these is the fact that Paul employed a … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd- 3

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Don Merritt

You prepare a table before me     in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;     my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me     all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of … Continue reading →

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For They Will Inherit the Earth

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Don Merritt

A person who is “meek” is often thought of as being resigned to their circumstances, even weak, but that really isn’t what is being described here. Those who are “meek” are those who understand that they are dependent upon God, … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 1/25/20

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my Shepherd- 2 Even though I walk     through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,     for you are with me; your rod and your staff,     they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The Lord is my shepherd; He … Continue reading →

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“Abraham’s Seed”

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Don Merritt

Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. Now … Continue reading →

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The Movement and the Religious

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Don Merritt

Last time we looked briefly at the events that took place at Pentecost, but of course, those events were not the end of the story; they were only the opening chapter. The Apostles saw amazing success when they first preached … Continue reading →

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Pentecost

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Don Merritt

Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All … Continue reading →

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