Category Archives: Christian living

Naked Before God in Community: “But I’m an Introvert!”

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

When it comes to being naked before God in community, you might think that the whole idea is just not possible, for even though you understand that the “naked” part is a metaphor, you are an introvert, and anything “in … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: In Community (2)

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

It is vitally important for each of us to realize that our relationships with God are always in the development process; they are organic and alive. They must be cared for, nurtured and attended to; they suffer setbacks when they … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: July 16, 2018

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

A Little Reflection It’s Monday again; what better day for a little reflection? Has God been filling your life with blessings?  Has He given you peace in a tough situation? Well, you see what I mean by reflection… We spend … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: July 16, 2018

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

A Man About Town Good Monday from the Heartland. What exactly is “a man about town?” I’m not quite sure but I think he’s kind of a cool guy… There are a lot of ways to describe the attributes of … Continue reading →

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Nakedness, Tough Guys and False Expectations

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

The tough guys never bothered me in Junior High School; that is something you should understand right from the first. Yet even though they didn’t bother me, they bothered everyone else, unless you were one of my friends. I was … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: In Community

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Up to this point we have been discussing being naked before God in our own personal worship, individually; just God and you. This can and should be a wonderful time, regularly observed. Yet it is not the end of matter … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: Praying in Humility

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

As you may recall when I last posted on being naked before God, I was giving the first practical suggestion: Recovering the wonder of being in His presence. I’m sure that some of you might have thought it a bit … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: July 9, 2018

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Attitude is a Powerful Thing Years ago, I had a management job in a company that had some issues.  There were things about the company that I didn’t much like, and things that were a lot of fun, so I … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: July 9, 2018

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Good Monday Morning from the Heartland. Some time back I came upon a scene; this tree grabbed my attention because it was unusual… The unusual thing about the tree isn’t the scar, but how well it has done in spite … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: July 7, 2018

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

“You must follow me” The other day I was reading John 21 which is really a simple story of the resurrected Christ appearing to seven disciples at the Sea of Galilee; it’s a story that is very familiar to everyone, … Continue reading →

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