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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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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 →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis Part 5

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Don Merritt

THE NEW TESTAMENT AND THE HOSTILE SPIRITUAL REALM IIf you stop and think about it, our investigation into the Nephilim Question was always going to lead us here. We’ve reached the front lines of a spiritual war. Spiritual Warfare Begins … Continue reading →

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Thanks for God’s Protection and Help

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—    where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord,    the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1–2 Where do we turn for help when things aren’t going our way? We turn to many places … Continue reading →

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Thanks for God’s Faithfulness

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

The Lord is gracious and righteous;    our God is full of compassion.The Lord protects the unwary;    when I was brought low, he saved me. Return to your rest, my soul,    for the Lord has been good to you. Psalm 116:5–7 Some passages need to be read slowly. Psalm 116:5–7 is one of … Continue reading →

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Thanks in All Circumstances

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Giving thanks in all circumstances — that’s a tall order. It’s one thing to give thanks when … Continue reading →

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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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