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I Am Making Everything New!

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

“Then I saw ‘a new heaven and a new earth,’ for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away… And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis Part 4

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

THE NEW TESTAMENT CASE FILE OPENS I sat back in my chair and stared at the stack of notes we’ve gathered so far. Three rebellions. Giant clans. Ancient interpretations. Watchers, Nephilim, Rephaim, Anakim. The whole tangled mess of it spread … Continue reading →

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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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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis Part 3

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

SECOND TEMPLE INTERPRETATION Our investigation into the Nephilim Question has reached a critical point. In Section 1 we saw what happened — the Three Rebellions. In Section 2 we examined the players involved in those rebellions. Along the way, we’ve … Continue reading →

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Praise as Perspective

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

“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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Praise as Practice

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

“I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.” Psalm … Continue reading →

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Praise as Posture

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Don Merritt

Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the … 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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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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