Category Archives: Christian living

TLP Inspiration: September 17, 2018

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

To Be Blessed 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 … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: September 15, 2018

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

Persecuted Because of Righteousness As a rule, do you expect to see a righteous person persecuting another person because the persecuted person is righteous? My guess is “probably not.” If this is true, then what sort of person persecutes another … Continue reading →

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2001-2018

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Remembering that terrible day

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TLP Living: September 10. 2018

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Sometimes a picture can capture a mood; I think this one does just that. The colors, the lush vegetation, the sea not far off in the background… so relaxed and yet so full of variety and vibrancy. Yep, some days … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 9/10/18

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Peacemakers 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 … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: September 8, 2018

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

To See God 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 … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: September 3, 2018

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Don Merritt
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TLP Inspiration: September 3, 2018

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

Merciful Mercy is the most fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. We only have a relationship with God because of His tremendous mercy, for without it, we are permanently estranged from Him. Thus, Jesus teaches mercy on our parts as … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: August 27, 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

For They Will Be Filled I doubt that I need to discuss what it means to “hunger and thirst for righteousness” so let’s jump directly to what will become of the one who has no such desire. I think we … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: August 25, 2018

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

For They Will Inherit the Earth 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 … Continue reading →

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