Tag Archives: Christian

A Visit to the Ark Encounter

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Don Merritt

Last week on our way home, we met our son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren in Williamstown, Kentucky for a visit to the Ark Encounter, and I have a few thoughts to share with you about our experience… If you aren’t … Continue reading →

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About the Counselor

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Don Merritt

John 16:5-16 In 15:1-17 Jesus taught the disciples about relationships within the community of believers and instructed them it would be characterized by love.  In 15:18-16:4 He taught about the relationship between the community of believers and the world, saying … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: July 8, 2020

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Don Merritt
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Hated by the World

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Don Merritt

John 15:18-6:4 While the first 17 verses of chapter 15 discuss relationships within the Christian community, verses 18 and following discuss the relationship between the Christian community and the outside world.  In the first instance, the relationship is characterized by … Continue reading →

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Mob Rule and the Destruction of History: Prologue

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Don Merritt

I mentioned here on TLP several weeks back that I officiated at the funeral of my mother back in February, breaking quite a few of the usual rules for preachers doing funerals, the most obvious of which is that you … Continue reading →

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I am the Vine, You are the Branches

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Don Merritt

John 15:1-17 Today we continue our study of Jesus’ remarks to the disciples in the Upper Room.  Our passage is one of the best known in all of Scripture in which Jesus uses the illustration of a vine to describe … Continue reading →

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2020: A Unique Road Trip

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Don Merritt

I mentioned in a post several weeks ago that I would be leaving for a four- week road trip to do research for a writing project I’ve been working on… and to just get out of the house. As I … Continue reading →

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The Counselor

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Don Merritt

John 14:15-31 Today’s scene is a continuation of the Farewell Discourse of Jesus.  Jesus has just told the remaining disciples that anything they ask in His name will be given to them.  Keep in mind that in context this was … Continue reading →

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The Way, the Truth and the Life

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Don Merritt

John 14:1-14 We continue today with the “Farewell Discourse” of Jesus with His disciples.  This particular text is one of the most beloved in all of the Scriptures, full of love, hope and reassurance containing some of the most memorable … Continue reading →

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A New Command

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Don Merritt

John 13:18-38 The scene continues from last time, it is the last supper in the upper room.  Jesus and His disciples are reclining at the table as Jesus continues his remarks after washing their feet. He has just said that … Continue reading →

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