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TLP Living: 2/10/20

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Don Merritt
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TLP Inspiration: 2/10/20

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Don Merritt

The Cry of My Heart How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 What does your soul yearn for− … Continue reading →

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Merciful

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Don Merritt

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 a … Continue reading →

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For They Will Be Filled

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Don Merritt

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 can safely assume that the … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd- 3

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Don Merritt

You prepare a table before me     in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;     my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me     all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 1/25/20

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my Shepherd- 2 Even though I walk     through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,     for you are with me; your rod and your staff,     they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The Lord is my shepherd; He … Continue reading →

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“Abraham’s Seed”

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Don Merritt

Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. Now … Continue reading →

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The Movement and the Religious

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Don Merritt

Last time we looked briefly at the events that took place at Pentecost, but of course, those events were not the end of the story; they were only the opening chapter. The Apostles saw amazing success when they first preached … Continue reading →

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Pentecost

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Don Merritt

Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on the nature of relationship

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Don Merritt

Since I’ve already used these terms in our discussion about following Christ and following religion, I thought it might be a good idea to explain a bit about what I mean in using them. The terms both deal with the … Continue reading →

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