Tag Archives: Devotional

Meditation 1

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

Introduction It will come as a surprise to many today to know that meditation is a Christian spiritual practice, for most of us associate meditation with Eastern metaphysics or New Ade practice.  In truth, meditation in various forms is practiced … Continue reading →

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Solitude

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

The spiritual practice of silence is primarily about being silent; the spiritual practice of solitude is primarily about being alone. For many of us, we need solitude to find silence, both within and without. Yet solitude does not necessarily require … Continue reading →

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Silence

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

The spiritual practice of silence is easy enough to define: You find a place where there is no noise, no talking, no sound at all; just you and God. The idea is that all of your thoughts and concentration are … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 5/14/18

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

This morning, as I was sitting quietly listening to the thunder outside, amidst the flashes of pre-dawn lightning and just chilling with a cup of coffee, I asked Alexa what happened on this day in history, and she told me … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 5/14/18

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

As a new week begins… …each of us will face its challenges. There will be circumstances that develop, circumstances over which we may not have any control, circumstances that we simply cannot fix or that are bigger and stronger than … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/12/18

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Bread and Life Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 The day before He said these words, Jesus had fed the five … Continue reading →

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An Appeal for Open Hearts

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 6:3-13 As Paul continues his defense of his apostolic ministry, he moves from the discussion of the ministry of reconciliation, to which we have all been called, into a discussion of faithfulness through hardships. He begins with a … Continue reading →

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Ministers of Reconciliation

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 Paul moves into this topic by referring to his critics who apparently have claimed that he was out of his mind for believing that Christ died for our sins and then rose again from the dead. Come … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 5/7/18

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Glory of Spring This little photo essay first ran here six years ago, back when nobody really stopped by to see it. Considering its content, I thought I’d resurrect it from the archive today; it just seems the perfect … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 5/7/18

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

Those Who Have Gone Before Us Good morning from the Heartland. As I begin to write in the pre-dawn hours of this new day, for some reason my thoughts are moving back in time to those who have gone befre. … Continue reading →

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