Tag Archives: encouragement

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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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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Opening Salvo

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 10 The first thing we are likely to notice when we turn the page from chapter 9 and start reading chapter 10 is that Paul is no longer talking about giving glory to God by experiencing the blessings … Continue reading →

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Fasting

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

The spiritual practice of fasting is well-known, but not always well understood. It can be practiced corporately as when a group or a congregation might set aside a day of fasting and prayer for something such as healing for instance. … Continue reading →

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A surprising Turn

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

As chapter 10 begins, Paul has started the last section of the letter; it runs through chapter 13. For centuries, scholars have been puzzled by this section, for it really doesn’t seem to fit; this is another section in defense … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 16, 2018

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Spring on the Mississippi

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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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Excel in the Grace of Giving

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 9 In the first 5 verses, Paul wraps up his discussion from chapter 8 about the collection for the church in Jerusalem. In this conclusion, he tells the Corinthians that he has told the people in Macedonia all … 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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Show us your love

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 8 In this chapter, Paul returns to one of the main issues that caused the recent controversies in Corinth; the gift of financial aid to the church in Jerusalem. As we have already seen, his accusers in Corinth … Continue reading →