Monthly Archives: August 2026

The Shepherd Who Provides Himself

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1 The deepest provision God gives is Himself. The writer repeatedly returns to the image of God as Shepherd—providing, protecting, restoring. Provision is not merely what God gives; it is who … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis BONUS 1

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Christ at the Center: Spiritual Warfare in the New Testament Introduction: Spiritual Warfare Begins With Christ, Not Satan When Christians hear the phrase spiritual warfare, many imagine a world filled with demons lurking behind every bush, dramatic confrontations, or sensational … Continue reading →

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Provision Through People

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 God often provides through people — through community, friendship, encouragement, generosity, and shared burdens. Love for God and neighbor summarizes the Law; obedience … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis Part 7

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

WHAT WE CAN KNOW, WHAT WE CAN INFER, AND WHAT WE MUST CONFESS After all the evidence we’ve gathered, all the witnesses we’ve interviewed, and all the trails we’ve followed from Genesis to Revelation, we arrive at a simple but … Continue reading →

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Strength for the Storm

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Provision is not always rescue. Sometimes it is strength to endure. Sustaining grace provides presence, steadiness, and strength to carry us through storms. … Continue reading →

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Daily Bread, Daily Grace

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 Jesus teaches us to ask for daily bread — not weekly, not monthly, not “enough to feel secure for the next year.” Daily. It’s a rhythm of trust, not a stockpile of … Continue reading →

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The God Who Sees

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

Hagar gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me. Genesis 16:13 Provision begins long before supply. It begins with sight — God’s attentive, compassionate awareness of His children. Hagar’s story is … Continue reading →

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Thanks for God’s Salvation

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Salvation is the greatest reason for thanksgiving. Everything else God gives is wonderful — provision, protection, comfort, guidance — but salvation is … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis Part 6

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

THE AFTERMATH OF VICTORY: Rebellion in Retreat I closed the file on the Cross and sat quietly for a moment, letting the weight of it settle. We had followed the trail from Genesis to the Gospels, from the rebellious sons … Continue reading →

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Thanks for God’s Daily Mercies

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Don Merritt

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22–23 Every morning is a reminder of mercy. The sunrise is a sermon. The quiet light breaking over the horizon … Continue reading →