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More Than a Formal Visit

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had to attend an event or a meeting where you felt you had to be on your absolute best behavior? You wear your stiffest clothes, watch every single word that comes out of your mouth, and sit … Continue reading →

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The Mark of Maturity

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

In our culture, success and maturity are usually measured by how much influence you have, how many things you own, or how high you can climb up the ladder. The loud and proud get the headlines, while quiet faithfulness usually … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis BONUS 3

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

CHAPTER 2 — THE REBELLIOUS SONS OF GOD (GENESIS 6:1–4) The Second Rebellion and the Escalation of Spiritual Corruption The second major rebellion in the biblical narrative occurs in one of the most compressed and enigmatic passages in Scripture: Genesis … Continue reading →

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Learning to Walk

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Watching a toddler learn to walk is one of the great joys—and comedies—of life. They take one wobbly step, wobble like a sailor on a rolling ship, take a second step, and tumble straight down onto the rug. Do the … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis BONUS 2

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

The Three Rebellions In-Depth CHAPTER 1 — THE EDEN REBELLION The First Revolt and the Beginning of the Human Condition The biblical story of evil begins not with giants, not with the rebellious sons of God, and not with the … Continue reading →

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Weeds in the Garden

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you enjoy keeping a garden or flowerbed, you already know the universal rule of gardening: nobody has to plant the weeds. You can carefully plant your tomatoes, fertilize the soil, water the seeds, and keep watch—and sure enough, without … Continue reading →

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Staying Plugged In

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had one of those mornings where you sat down to use a lamp or an appliance, flipped the switch, and nothing happened? You check the bulb, fiddle with the dials, maybe even give it a gentle tap—only … Continue reading →

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Works in Progress

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you take a drive through farm country this time of year, you’ll notice something pretty obvious about the fields. The corn doesn’t shoot up to seven feet tall overnight. It doesn’t produce full, golden ears on day two. There’s … Continue reading →

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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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