Tag Archives: Jesus

Praying Without Ceasing

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

When people read the phrase “pray continually” in the New Testament, they sometimes picture a monk hidden away in a monastery, chanting prayers 24 hours a day. Most of us have jobs to do, errands to run, meals to cook, … Continue reading →

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A New Study on its Way

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Recently I was speaking with a friend who was asking me questions about our study on the Nephilim. As the conversation continued, he asked me whether Christians are really expected to forgive people who have caused us pain, which is … Continue reading →

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A Season of Forgiving

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Forgiveness has a way of arriving in our lives like a change of season—quietly, gradually, sometimes unexpectedly. Ecclesiastes 3:1 opens with a simple but profound reminder: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: It’s … Continue reading →

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When the Answer Isn’t What We Expected

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

We’ve all had those seasons where we prayed earnestly about a situation—a health issue, a struggling relationship, or a job transition—and things didn’t turn out the way we hoped. The door stayed shut. The road stayed steep. In those moments, … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis BONUS 4

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Chapter 3 – The Babel Rebellion The Third Rebellion and the Fragmentation of the Nations The third major rebellion in the biblical narrative occurs in Genesis 11:1–9, the account of the Tower of Babel. While the Eden rebellion explains the … Continue reading →

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The Overflow of Gratitude

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you ever received a personal phone call from the Governor or the President, your first reaction—regardless of your politics—would probably be to thank them for taking the time to speak with you. After all, they’re busy people with heavy … Continue reading →

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The Off Button

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

We live in a world that simply refuses to be quiet. Between 24-hour news updates, chiming cell phones, email alerts, and the constant rush of daily demands, there is always something clamoring for our immediate attention. If we aren’t careful, … Continue reading →

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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 →