Tag Archives: Christian

Song of Songs and the use of Erotic Images

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Who can argue with the assertion that Song of Songs contains strong erotic imagery? For this reason, many have considered this book to be “too hot to handle” in churches over the years, while others see it as a book … Continue reading →

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A Little Aside

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I ran paulfg’s comment in this space in which he offered the idea that we could possibly make lists of the things we don’t like as a starting point to figure out what worship should look like in our … Continue reading →

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Finding the Last Piece

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

Here is the last piece to the puzzle that is the Song of Songs: The Old Testament has “types” of a Bridegroom; the New Testament tells of the coming of the Bridegroom. If you get this, then you will get … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 20, 2018

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

In the peace of the Garden

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It’s About to Get Real

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

I must say that this little experiment has gone better than I hoped: Thank you all for reading, considering and participating!! So far, I’ve tried to avoid chiming in with my views on all of this, to just let the … Continue reading →

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Putting the Pieces Together

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

In the last post, I asked the question about how the story of Songs of Songs ends if “She” represents God’s people and “He” represents God, and I promised to give my thoughts on the question now… so here goes. … Continue reading →

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Picking up the Pieces

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

In looking back at our adventure through the Song of Songs, I’ve been thinking about some of the different ideas that people have about the book, many of which I mentioned before we got into the text, and some others … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 6/18/18

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

My First Attempt Last week I wrote about vintage cooking and told you that I was going to try my hand at recreating some old dishes. This week I can report that I followed through. Looking through Thomas Jefferson’s Cook … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 18, 2018

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

An Empowering Relationship Good Monday Morning from the Heartland Our relationship with Jesus Christ is an empowering relationship. This relationship provides us with all that we need to walk with Him through this life, and no matter what may happen … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 17, 2018

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Jesus in the Synagogue Text: Mark 1:21-28 Jesus went to the synagogue at Capernaum and taught there. Mark doesn’t tell us what He taught, just that He did teach; the exact content isn’t the issue in this text, the reaction … Continue reading →