Monthly Archives: July 2026

When God’s Love Feels Distant

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are days when God’s love feels close and unmistakable — when prayer comes easily, when Scripture feels alive, when worship feels natural. And then there are days when none of that seems to happen. You pray, but the words … Continue reading →

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And We Know: A Devotional on Romans 8:28

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 Two words. That’s all it takes to stop you in your tracks … Continue reading →

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The Love That Stays

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are seasons when life feels unsettled — when circumstances shift, when plans fall apart, when the future feels foggy. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder whether God’s love is still as close as it once felt. We know … Continue reading →

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Loved Without Earning

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

There’s a quiet pressure many of us carry — the sense that we need to “measure up” before God can really love us. We may not say it out loud, but it sits there beneath the surface: If I were … Continue reading →

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When Love Finds You

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Sometimes God’s love finds us in the quiet moments we weren’t even looking for it. A sunrise that catches us off guard. A conversation that warms something inside we didn’t know had grown cold. A memory that surfaces at just … Continue reading →

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Blog Update for July

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

Happy Friday to Everyone! I thought I would let you know a couple of things that are new as of today. First, I have uploaded my re-written study on Proverbs. You might recall that when I finished blogging through Proverbs, … Continue reading →

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Trusting God When You Can’t See the Way

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

Trusting God with an Open Heart “In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.” Psalm 25:1-2 Many translations of this … Continue reading →

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Born Again, Part 10

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

The Final Renewal — All Things Made New Every story of new birth points toward a greater renewal. The Spirit’s work in our hearts is the first sign of what God intends for the whole creation. The new birth is … Continue reading →

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Tracing the Nephilim: Scripture, History, and the Unseen Realm

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

A New Teaching Series Begins Introduction There are moments in biblical study when a subject refuses to stay quiet. It lingers, it raises questions; it invites deeper reflection. For many readers, the Nephilim are one of those subjects — appearing … Continue reading →

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Unshaken Refuge

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever‑present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains … Continue reading →

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