Category Archives: Christian living

The Body of Christ and How we “Do Church”

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Don Merritt

Is church a list of programs, or a set of traditions, ceremonies and pageantry? Does it really matter what style of music you have, or whether or not the preacher (by whatever name) wears robes, a suit or jeans? Is … Continue reading →

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Church as an Institution

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Don Merritt

Note:  As I promised yesterday, we begin our look at Christ and religion today with a short series of posts from several years ago as an introduction. This is the first in that short series…   Since I am in … Continue reading →

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Coming Up Next on TLP

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Don Merritt

We have finished 2019, and here on TLP we’ve completed our study of Matthew, so it’s time for all things to be more or less new here… My plan goes something like this: Since it’s been quite some time since … Continue reading →

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Here We Go…

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Don Merritt

It’s a brand new year; what will we do with it? The slate for this new year is clean.  Maybe I should switch metaphors right now and say the canvas is empty and ready to be painted-  what will we … Continue reading →

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All the Best to You and Yours

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Don Merritt

I’ll be taking the rest of this week off from blogging, but before I go I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a blessed and joyous New Year. Can you believe it’s 2020? Seems like … Continue reading →

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The Way Ahead

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year our life’s road stretches out before us.  Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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Fresh Snow

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Don Merritt

There’s something about fresh snow that’s sort of comforting, although it also seems a little dangerous at the same time.  Yes, it is cold, and it can be uncomfortable physically, and heaven knows I’m not all that crazy about shovelling … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Dinner- Redux

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Don Merritt

Note:  This was first posted here on December 25, 2013 and I thought you might enjoy it again this year… after all, when it is time for Christmas Dinner, isn’t it really about the relationships at the table more than … Continue reading →

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May all of the Blessing of the Season be Yours!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Don Merritt

  My wish this Christmas is that you and yours will find and secure all of the blessings of our Lord.  I hope that you will grow in your walk with Christ in the coming year, that your loved ones … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Eve…Ever!

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Don Merritt

  I was 10 years old on December 24, 1968: Christmas Eve! I was sure excited, as any self-respecting 10-year-old would be on Christmas Eve, but that year was to be different for me.  My family didn’t watch TV on … Continue reading →

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