Tag Archives: Jesus

Everything will be Different

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Hosea 2: 16-23 “In that day” everything will change, for out of her despondency, Israel will once again be the Bride of God. God will woo His people, He will show His unfailing love to them in a variety of … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 2 Corinthians Released

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

Today I’ve released our study of 2 Corinthians as a complete document for anyone who desired to have it for personal study, reflection or use as a teaching or small group resource. As always, you may feel free to use … Continue reading →

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Intimacy, Relationships and God

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

Last time we came to an important understanding in this study of the metaphor that is nakedness before God and that understanding is that we are always naked before Him, for none of us has or ever will have secrets … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of the Coin

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

“Therefore I am now going to allure her;     I will lead her into the wilderness     and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards,     and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she … Continue reading →

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Action Required

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

Hosea 2: 9-13 “Therefore I will take away my grain when it ripens,     and my new wine when it is ready. I will take back my wool and my linen,     intended to cover her naked body. So now I will expose her lewdness … Continue reading →

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To Stand Naked Before God

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had a dream in which you are at some kind of a social event where everyone you know is present and then you realize to your horror that you are naked? I know that a lot of … Continue reading →

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Bad Moon Rising

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

“Yet the Israelites will be like the sand on the seashore, which cannot be measured or counted. In the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ they will be called ‘children of the living God.’  The people … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: July 2, 2018

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

Good Monday from the Heartland. The path of life is not a wide one that is full of traffic and congestion, it is quieter than that.  It isn’t a great highway, it’s more like a quiet country lane… Maybe if … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: July 1, 2018

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Jesus, Sinners and Critics Text: Mark 2:1-17 Jesus Meets His Critics Mark 2:1-12 Parallel Texts: Matthew 9:2-8; Luke 5:17-26 In this passage, Jesus has returned to Capernaum from His Kingdom Tour, and the people are excited to have Him back … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: June 30, 2018

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

Truth Does the truth really count for anything anymore? Does anybody really care, or is the truth just whatever it seems like to me? Does government tell us the truth about anything, say the economy for instance?  Do athletes tell … Continue reading →

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