Tag Archives: Christmas

TLP Inspiration: 12/17/18

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

Zechariah’s Song Luke 1:67-80 At some point after Mary’s song, it was Zechariah’s turn. His was a prophetic song and though it was primarily about his son, it also included elemental references to the Messiah he would serve… And you, … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 12/15/18

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

Mary’s Song And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord      and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,  for he has been mindful     of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,     for … Continue reading →

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Mary Sees Elizabeth

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the … Continue reading →

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Mary has a Visitor

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Luke 1:26-38 Six months after Elizabeth became pregnant; the angel Gabriel pays a visit to Mary in Nazareth: “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Have you ever read legal notices in the newspaper? Years ago I … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 12/13/18

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Don Merritt
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TLP Living: 12/10/18

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Visions of Christmas Present- Redux To me, Christmas today seems way too complicated.  Of course, if I could visit another era, it may be just the same…  Who really knows for sure? Christmas, and here I really mean the Christmas … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 12/3/18

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

Visions of Christmas Past- Redux The Christmas season is upon us, and even I can’t put it off any longer! I thought that it might be fun to take a look at it from two different points of view, looking back … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 12/3/18

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

A Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 2, 2018

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: In the Beginning Text: John 1:1-5, 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 31, 2017

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Don Merritt

Title: Jesus is Presented at the Temple Text: Luke 2:22-40 The Law of Moses required that a male child be circumcised on the eighth day and so Mary and Joseph left Bethlehem and traveled the few miles to Jerusalem for … Continue reading →

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