Tag Archives: Bible

A New Topical Adventure

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

Having completed our survey of forgiveness, it’s time to move on in a different, yet similar direction, this time to a survey of spiritual disciplines or practices. If you actually undertake to study this subject, you will find that it … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/30/18

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

Light of the World When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 John used light and darkness in … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/28/18

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

Love, Justice and Our Response I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? Psalm 101:1-2a At first this may seem … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 4/23/18

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

In the Stillness of the Morning Happy Monday from the Heartland of America. I guess that I am what you might call a morning person; I get up earlier than most. I don’t have to, I just like it. Morning … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/23/18

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Priorities For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,  and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Leading up to these … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/21/18

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

  God is My Help Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Let evil recoil on those who slander me; in your faithfulness destroy them. Psalm 54:4-5 It doesn’t sound like David was having a good … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/16/18

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Harmony and Love Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1Peter 3:8 A person who is always right carries a great burden with them; even more so if they know everything. Do you … Continue reading →

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Peace Be with You

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Light

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts from Yesterday’s Post

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

I received quite a few comments and suggestions from yesterday’s post Listening and thinking… some thoughts about the future and a great deal of encouragement as well. Thanks to everyone who took the time to comment! One comment in particular … Continue reading →

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