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TLP Living:5/21/18

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

We all have out problems in life Greetings from the Heartland Over my years of writing and teaching and preaching, I have had quite a few people take exception to my usual optimistic approach to the Word. Some have even … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 5/21/18

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

A New Work Week Walking through the woods one time, I was surprised to come upon this scene.  The woods were dark in the early morning and sun shone through the trees and lit the rock formation brilliantly in relation … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 20, 2018

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Generous or Selfish? Text: 1 Peter 4:7-14 The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable … Continue reading →

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TLP Op-Ed: 5/19/18

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

Yanny or Laurel? I promised myself that this week would be different. I’ve gone back and looked at these Op-Eds of mine, and it seems that every time I’ve done this I have written about news coverage. Not the news, … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 5/19/18

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

Spiritual Thirst There’s nothing worse than being thirsty, seriously thirsty! Millions are slowly dying of thirst in our world, but theirs is a different kind of thirst.  Spiritual thirst is pandemic and has been all through the ages.  The symptoms … Continue reading →

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Meditation 1

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

Introduction It will come as a surprise to many today to know that meditation is a Christian spiritual practice, for most of us associate meditation with Eastern metaphysics or New Ade practice.  In truth, meditation in various forms is practiced … Continue reading →

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Opening Salvo

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 10 The first thing we are likely to notice when we turn the page from chapter 9 and start reading chapter 10 is that Paul is no longer talking about giving glory to God by experiencing the blessings … Continue reading →

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Fasting

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

The spiritual practice of fasting is well-known, but not always well understood. It can be practiced corporately as when a group or a congregation might set aside a day of fasting and prayer for something such as healing for instance. … Continue reading →

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A surprising Turn

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

As chapter 10 begins, Paul has started the last section of the letter; it runs through chapter 13. For centuries, scholars have been puzzled by this section, for it really doesn’t seem to fit; this is another section in defense … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 16, 2018

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Spring on the Mississippi

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