Tag Archives: hope

2 Corinthians Begins

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Whatever contextual confusion there may be in this letter, it begins with the typical opening of a first century letter written in the Greek style. Paul identifies himself as the author, along with Timothy, and addresses the … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 4/16/18

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Working for the Railroad Happy Monday to you from the Heartland of America. I thought I’d share a little story with you today about two best friends… Jack and Tom were best friends all through school. They played ball together, … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/16/18

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Harmony and Love Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1Peter 3:8 A person who is always right carries a great burden with them; even more so if they know everything. Do you … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 15, 2018

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Your Spiritual Gift is the Gift of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:38-39 Reader’s Note: This series is based upon my workbook “Your Spiritual Gifts Revealed” which is available for free download at my website. Introduction The first and last … Continue reading →

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Here’s what I’ve come up with

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

If you’ve been dropping by here over the last few days, then you’ll know that I’ve been in the process of re-thinking this blog site and its future. So many have added comments, encouragement and suggestions, and I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Peace Be with You

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Light

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Ruth” Released Today

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Today I have released  Reflections on Ruth. As is the case with all of the documents in this series, this one contains the entire set of my posts on the book of Ruth edited together into a book format in a … Continue reading →

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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 →

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What you look for you will find

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

If you are thinking about buying a green car, you will suddenly notice that there are many green cars on the road; if you are thinking about buying a new green Toyota, you’ll start to see them everywhere. If you … Continue reading →

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