Tag Archives: Devotional

TLP Inspiration: 1/2/19

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Don Merritt

A Fresh Start 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! … Continue reading →

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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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Armor of God

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 6:10-20 Ah yes, the famous passage on the armor of God, a passage many know by heart, a favorite sermon passage and a favorite devotional passage rich with metaphor and meaning; a wonderful passage. I thought that I’d approach … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 12/12/18

Posted on December 12, 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 Inspiration: 12/10/18

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Good Monday morning from the Heartland As a new week begins… …each of us will face its challenges. There will be circumstances that develop, circumstances over which we may not have any control, circumstances that we simply cannot fix or … Continue reading →

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