Tag Archives: Devotional

To Stand Naked Before God

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had a dream in which you are at some kind of a social event where everyone you know is present and then you realize to your horror that you are naked? I know that a lot of … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: July 2, 2018

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

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 have more in mind … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: July 2, 2018

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

Good Monday from the Heartland. The path of life is not a wide one that is full of traffic and congestion, it is quieter than that.  It isn’t a great highway, it’s more like a quiet country lane… Maybe if … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 30, 2018

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

Truth Does the truth really count for anything anymore? Does anybody really care, or is the truth just whatever it seems like to me? Does government tell us the truth about anything, say the economy for instance?  Do athletes tell … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 25, 2018

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

Hurry Up! Good Monday from the Heartland. Hurry up!  Time is of the essence!  Let’s go, go, go!  Get things done!  Time to run! I’m late!  Rush, rush, rush! Urgent! Move it! Get the lead out! Welcome to another week. … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 23, 2018

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Summer’s Story Good Saturday to you from the Heartland. A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 18, 2018

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

An Empowering Relationship Good Monday Morning from the Heartland Our relationship with Jesus Christ is an empowering relationship.  This relationship provides us with all that we need to walk with Him through this life, and no matter what may happen … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 16, 2018

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Good Saturday Morning from the Heartland. Our relationship with Jesus Christ is a merciful one, in fact it is based upon mercy.  Jesus Himself saw to that by going to the cross so that our sins might be forgiven.  He … Continue reading →

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Dreaming Again

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 5:2-6:10 As we move into the second half of our adventure, we enter once again into a dream. It’s interesting to note that the last chapter was the man’s affirmation of devotion to the woman, and it … Continue reading →

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Some Final Thoughts

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

We’ve been going through spiritual practices for some weeks now, covering a number of Classical and Expressive practices. At this point, I think it’s time to bring our discussion to a close for now, even though there are some that … Continue reading →

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