Category Archives: Christian living

Have You Noticed?

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

We’ve made it though our first question in organizing our new church in our Martian colony. I’d like to thank each and every one of you who responded and offered your thoughts about what we need to take with us … Continue reading →

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The Hypothetical Revealed

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Thank you to everyone who “liked” or commented on yesterday’s introduction of our little experiment and grand adventure. Of the comments from yesterday that I have received so far, 2 liked the idea, two sort of liked the idea, and … Continue reading →

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Something Different- Your Thoughts Please…

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Having completed our study of spiritual practices for now, it’s time for another topic to look at. I have been thinking of doing one on worship, more precisely, corporate worship; the worship assembly, Sunday worship… that sort of thing. Normally, … Continue reading →

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Some Final Thoughts

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

We’ve been going through spiritual practices for some weeks now, covering a number of Classical and Expressive practices. At this point, I think it’s time to bring our discussion to a close for now, even though there are some that … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 6/11/18

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Vintage Cooking I’ve been interested in trying vintage recipes for a long time, but I’ve never actually done it. I’ve had a little cookbook for several years, but I’ve shied away from actually using it. Come to think of it, … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 11, 2018

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

An Instructive Relationship Good Monday Morning from the Heartland. Our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ is an instructive one, for He leads us in His ways. Show me your ways, O Lord,     teach me your paths;   guide me in your … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 9, 2018

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Relationship Good Saturday Morning from the Heartland. Life is full of relationships, they are with family, friends, associates, coworkers and others, but none of these relationships are as vital as our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our relationship with … Continue reading →

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Photography

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

Back in my high school days I became interested in photography. My school had photography as an elective, but I always took history electives instead, so I did what I always did when I wanted to know about something, I … Continue reading →

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Presence

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

As the name implies, this expressive practice is all about being there for someone else. Sometimes called the ministry of presence, a person who practices this is the person who is always there when you need them. They aren’t necessarily … Continue reading →

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Creativity

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Many people make crafts as a hobby, as do many craftsmen. I’m making a distinction here between crafts, as in “arts and crafts” and craftsmanship, as in building or making things out of wood or stone or bricks or metal… … Continue reading →

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