Tag Archives: Devotional

TLP Inspiration: July 7, 2018

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

“You must follow me” The other day I was reading John 21 which is really a simple story of the resurrected Christ appearing to seven disciples at the Sea of Galilee; it’s a story that is very familiar to everyone, … Continue reading →

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1 & 2 Thessalonians Released Today

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Today I’ve released our study of 1 ^ 2 Thessalonians as a complete document for anyone who desired to have it for personal study, reflection or use as a teaching or small group resource. As always, you may feel free … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God and the Wonder of it All

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Last time, we ended with my saying that in this next post, it would be time to look at the concept of naked before God in a practical rather than an abstract way, so it might seem odd to begin … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 2 Corinthians Released

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

Today I’ve released our study of 2 Corinthians as a complete document for anyone who desired to have it for personal study, reflection or use as a teaching or small group resource. As always, you may feel free to use … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of the Coin

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

“Therefore I am now going to allure her;     I will lead her into the wilderness     and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards,     and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she … Continue reading →

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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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