Tag Archives: discipleship

Glory Indeed!

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. But their minds were made dull, for to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Moving on to new heights

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, transitory though it was, will not the ministry of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Not of the letter

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 3:1-6 In these verses Paul continues the defense of his apostolic ministry. You’ll recall that at the end of the last chapter he mentioned that he, unlike some, isn’t peddling the gospel for profit, but rather he is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

TLP Living: 4/23/18

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

In the Stillness of the Morning Happy Monday from the Heartland of America. I guess that I am what you might call a morning person; I get up earlier than most. I don’t have to, I just like it. Morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Forgiveness 4

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

The second greatest commandment The second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’  This is the first and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Ministry, Viewpoints and Aromas

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me, I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Forgiveness 3

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Greatest Commandment and Our Response to it This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Paul Advises Forgiveness

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you to some extent—not to put it too severely. The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient. Now instead, you ought to forgive and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Forgiveness 1

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

God Loved Us See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Seek first …

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments