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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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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 →

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When God’s Love Feels Distant

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are days when God’s love feels close and unmistakable — when prayer comes easily, when Scripture feels alive, when worship feels natural. And then there are days when none of that seems to happen. You pray, but the words … Continue reading →

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And We Know: A Devotional on Romans 8:28

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Don Merritt

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 Two words. That’s all it takes to stop you in your tracks … Continue reading →

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