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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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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 →

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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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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 13, 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The Best News I’ve Ever Heard Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Spiritual Gifts and the Character of God Spiritual Gifts go a long way in revealing the character of God. So, before we get into our lesson, let’s have a look … Continue reading →

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