Tag Archives: inspiration

Have You Noticed?

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

We’ve made it though our first question in organizing our new church in our Martian colony. I’d like to thank each and every one of you who responded and offered your thoughts about what we need to take with us … Continue reading →

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The Moment of Truth has Arrived

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 8 Ok this is it; how is this story going to end? Will “He” and “She” get together, will they get married, and will they ever even be in the same room? We are about to find … Continue reading →

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The Hypothetical Revealed

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Thank you to everyone who “liked” or commented on yesterday’s introduction of our little experiment and grand adventure. Of the comments from yesterday that I have received so far, 2 liked the idea, two sort of liked the idea, and … Continue reading →

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Dance of Delight

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 6:11-7:13 After the second of her dreams, “He” speaks; it would seem that he is going out to inspect a grove of trees when he is overcome by his desire for “She”. His friends chime in; he … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 13, 2018

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA. Believe it or not, this is one of the most critical bits of ground in US history. On the morning of July 1, 1863, US General John Buford’s cavalry brigade dismounted and held off Confederate General … Continue reading →

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Dreaming Again

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 5:2-6:10 As we move into the second half of our adventure, we enter once again into a dream. It’s interesting to note that the last chapter was the man’s affirmation of devotion to the woman, and it … Continue reading →

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Some Final Thoughts

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

We’ve been going through spiritual practices for some weeks now, covering a number of Classical and Expressive practices. At this point, I think it’s time to bring our discussion to a close for now, even though there are some that … Continue reading →

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Growing Anticipation

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Song of Songs 4 After the troubling dreams of the night, a new scene opens; maybe it isn’t a scene at all, come to think of it, for nothing is included here to set a scene. We know that the … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 11, 2018

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

An Instructive Relationship Good Monday Morning from the Heartland. Our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ is an instructive one, for He leads us in His ways. Show me your ways, O Lord,     teach me your paths;   guide me in your … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 10, 2018

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The First Command of Christ Text: Mark 1:16-20 Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness Mark 1:12-13 Parallel Texts: Matthew 4: 1-11; Luke 4:1-13 Jesus Returns to Galilee Mark 1:14 Parallel Texts: Matthew 4:12; Luke 3:19-20; John 4:1-4 Jesus Teaches in … Continue reading →

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