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TLP Living: May 28, 2018

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Don Merritt
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TLP Inspiration: 5/28/18

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

Where the Guns Fell Silent I first ran this back in 2015 after a visit to Appomattox, and I thought I’d run it again today since it is Memorial Day in the USA.  This observance began in 1866 as a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 27, 2018

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: To Know the Truth Text: John 8:31-33 For as long as human beings have walked the earth, people have gazed up in wonder at the night sky, beholding the awesome majesty of the Creation of God. We have seen … Continue reading →

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TLC Inspiration: May 26, 2018

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

Spiritual Housekeeping When things are going along well, we are able to take of routine maintenance and keep up with the necessary repairs, but in rough times these things can get away from us.  When it comes to a house, … Continue reading →

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Frugality

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

There’s a word we don’t hear often in the 21st century! We do, however, hear the word “stewardship” occasionally. Isn’t being a good steward about the same thing as being frugal? That really isn’t as easy as it sounds, since … Continue reading →

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Meditation 2

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Last time we introduced Christian meditation and set forth the ways in which it differs from other types of meditation. We even read the definition of the word to see that it can mean more than one thing and saw … Continue reading →

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TLP Living:5/21/18

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

We all have out problems in life Greetings from the Heartland Over my years of writing and teaching and preaching, I have had quite a few people take exception to my usual optimistic approach to the Word. Some have even … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 5/21/18

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

A New Work Week Walking through the woods one time, I was surprised to come upon this scene.  The woods were dark in the early morning and sun shone through the trees and lit the rock formation brilliantly in relation … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 20, 2018

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Generous or Selfish? Text: 1 Peter 4:7-14 The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 5/19/18

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

Spiritual Thirst There’s nothing worse than being thirsty, seriously thirsty! Millions are slowly dying of thirst in our world, but theirs is a different kind of thirst.  Spiritual thirst is pandemic and has been all through the ages.  The symptoms … Continue reading →

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