Tag Archives: Devotional

TLP Inspiration: August 13, 2018

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Cry of My Heart How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 Good Monday Morning from the Heartland. … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: August 11, 2018

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Do We Really Need Jesus? Good Saturday from the Heartland.  “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: August 6, 2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Dog Days of Summer Good Monday from the Heartland. There are several names for this time of year like “the lazy hazy days of summer” and the “dog days” of summer.  I can understand the lazy and the hazy, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: August 5, 2018

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The Kingdom is Like… Text: Mark 4:21-34 Two Short Parables Mark 4:21-25 Parallel Text: Luke 8:16-18 This brief section contains two more short parables, the Parable of the Lampstands and the Warning for Hearers. First, let’s talk about lamps… … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: July 3.0, 2018

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Next Move Here we are at the chess board, looking intently at the pieces on the table and trying to plot our next move… but this is no game−  it’s life. Each of us has life moves to make; … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: July 28, 2018

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

Beautiful but Deadly Good Saturday from the Heartland. There are some things in this life that are absolutely beautiful.  Some are alluring, some are natural while others are man-made.  They might catch our eye or arouse our senses.  They may … Continue reading →

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The Lessons from Mars

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

It’s been quite a journey and I’d like to thank all of you once again for making it so great with your comments and insights: Wonderful! We began with a simple hypothetical: Suppose we had the chance to be the … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: July 23, 2018

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

There are times in this life… … when things don’t go exactly as planned. I’ve been on an unscheduled hiatus from blogging for the past few days; sorry about that. It was one of those really irritating periods when I … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: July 23, 2018

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Misty Mornings There’s something about a misty morning that grabs the imagination, don’t you agree?  The day is stretched out ahead of you, but it’s hard to see exactly where it will lead; will it be a good one, or … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: July 16, 2018

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

A Little Reflection It’s Monday again; what better day for a little reflection? Has God been filling your life with blessings?  Has He given you peace in a tough situation? Well, you see what I mean by reflection… We spend … Continue reading →

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