Tag Archives: encouragement

He Put a New Song in My Mouth

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm … Continue reading →

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“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, … Continue reading →

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Grace That Sends Us Out

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Don Merritt

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. Titus 2:11–12 Grace doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Grace That Sustains Us in Times of Trouble

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 There’s a particular kind of grace that only shows up in times of trouble. Not the grace that … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost Here!

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Tracking the Nephilim Begins TOMORROW Don’t miss out, it starts tomorrow, July 28 at 6 am Central US time and will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. See you there.

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Grace That Transforms Us

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22–23 Transformation is one of the most misunderstood parts of the Christian life. We often imagine it as something we’re supposed to … Continue reading →

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Grace That Forgives Us

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. Ephesians 1:7 Forgiveness is one of those words we hear so often in church that it can lose its weight. … Continue reading →

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Grace That Finds Us

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 Have you ever noticed how … Continue reading →

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Love That Flows Through Us

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

Loving others isn’t always easy. Some people are easy to love — they bring joy, comfort, and warmth into our lives. But others stretch us. They challenge our patience. They test our grace. They remind us how human we really … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming the Wonder of You

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13 When was the last time you looked at something—or someone—and were simply struck by wonder? We tend to look for wonder in the grand … Continue reading →