Tag Archives: life

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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The Love That Stays

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

There are seasons when life feels unsettled — when circumstances shift, when plans fall apart, when the future feels foggy. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder whether God’s love is still as close as it once felt. We know … Continue reading →

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Loved Without Earning

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

There’s a quiet pressure many of us carry — the sense that we need to “measure up” before God can really love us. We may not say it out loud, but it sits there beneath the surface: If I were … Continue reading →

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When Love Finds You

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Sometimes God’s love finds us in the quiet moments we weren’t even looking for it. A sunrise that catches us off guard. A conversation that warms something inside we didn’t know had grown cold. A memory that surfaces at just … Continue reading →

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