Tag Archives: Devotional

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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Growing Anticipation

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 4 After the troubling dreams of the night, a new scene opens; maybe it isn’t a scene at all, come to think of it, for nothing is included here to set a scene. We know that the … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 11, 2018

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

An Instructive Relationship Good Monday Morning from the Heartland. Our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ is an instructive one, for He leads us in His ways. Show me your ways, O Lord,     teach me your paths;   guide me in your … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 10, 2018

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The First Command of Christ Text: Mark 1:16-20 Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness Mark 1:12-13 Parallel Texts: Matthew 4: 1-11; Luke 4:1-13 Jesus Returns to Galilee Mark 1:14 Parallel Texts: Matthew 4:12; Luke 3:19-20; John 4:1-4 Jesus Teaches in … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 9, 2018

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Relationship Good Saturday Morning from the Heartland. Life is full of relationships, they are with family, friends, associates, coworkers and others, but none of these relationships are as vital as our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our relationship with … Continue reading →

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Photography

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

Back in my high school days I became interested in photography. My school had photography as an elective, but I always took history electives instead, so I did what I always did when I wanted to know about something, I … Continue reading →

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