Tag Archives: hope

Watch It!

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 12/3/18

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

Visions of Christmas Past- Redux The Christmas season is upon us, and even I can’t put it off any longer! I thought that it might be fun to take a look at it from two different points of view, looking back … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 12/3/18

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

A Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 2, 2018

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: In the Beginning Text: John 1:1-5, 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration:12/1/18

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

Priorities For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Leading up to these … Continue reading →

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YLP Inspiration: 11/30/18

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

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Love’s Perspective

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 We’ve now seen Paul’s transition from general to … Continue reading →

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“Big Boy” Thinking

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Don Merritt

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you … Continue reading →

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Paul Becomes Practical

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give … Continue reading →