Tag Archives: Devotional

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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For They Will Inherit the Earth

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Don Merritt

A person who is “meek” is often thought of as being resigned to their circumstances, even weak, but that really isn’t what is being described here. Those who are “meek” are those who understand that they are dependent upon God, … 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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TLP Living: 1/20/20

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Don Merritt
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TLP Inspiration:1/20/20

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my Shepherd The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,  he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths     for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 … Continue reading →

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Those Who Mourn

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Don Merritt

Most of the time, we don’t associate blessing with mourning; maybe we should rethink this… Matthew didn’t actually say what those blessed ones are mourning; it could be the loss of a loved one, it could be the loss of … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 1/13/20

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Don Merritt
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TLP Inspiration: 1/13/20

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Don Merritt

  Poor in Spirit The first Beatitude speaks of those who are “poor in spirit”. Much has been made about the difference between Matthew’s language and that of Luke in Luke 6:20, for Luke merely says “the poor”. Does Matthew … Continue reading →

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Here We Go…

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Don Merritt

It’s a brand new year; what will we do with it? The slate for this new year is clean.  Maybe I should switch metaphors right now and say the canvas is empty and ready to be painted-  what will we … Continue reading →

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