Tag Archives: discipleship

Time to go Home

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

Return, Israel, to the Lord your God.     Your sins have been your downfall! Hosea 14:1 With these words, Hosea’s final chapter begins. It is a chapter of repentance and redemption, filled with hope and a simple faith. Israel had fallen into idolatry, literally the … Continue reading →

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Nakedness, Tough Guys and False Expectations

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

The tough guys never bothered me in Junior High School; that is something you should understand right from the first. Yet even though they didn’t bother me, they bothered everyone else, unless you were one of my friends. I was … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: In Community

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Up to this point we have been discussing being naked before God in our own personal worship, individually; just God and you. This can and should be a wonderful time, regularly observed. Yet it is not the end of matter … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: Trials and Tribulations

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Praying in true humility can be difficult for us, particularly early in our Christian walk, yet for many of us, getting through the trials and tribulations of this life may be even more difficult. These are times of disappointments, problems, … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: Praying in Humility

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

As you may recall when I last posted on being naked before God, I was giving the first practical suggestion: Recovering the wonder of being in His presence. I’m sure that some of you might have thought it a bit … Continue reading →

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A Chance for Reconciliation

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Lord said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.” … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: July 9, 2018

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Attitude is a Powerful Thing Years ago, I had a management job in a company that had some issues.  There were things about the company that I didn’t much like, and things that were a lot of fun, so I … 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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Everything will be Different

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Hosea 2: 16-23 “In that day” everything will change, for out of her despondency, Israel will once again be the Bride of God. God will woo His people, He will show His unfailing love to them in a variety of … 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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