Tag Archives: spiritual renewal

Praying Without Ceasing: BONUS POST

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Yesterday I posted about praying continually. I wrote the post in general terms that can be applied to any situation, which is the way to present the idea to a general audience like we have here. Yet the danger of … Continue reading →

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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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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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Learning to Walk

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Watching a toddler learn to walk is one of the great joys—and comedies—of life. They take one wobbly step, wobble like a sailor on a rolling ship, take a second step, and tumble straight down onto the rug. Do the … Continue reading →

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Weeds in the Garden

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you enjoy keeping a garden or flowerbed, you already know the universal rule of gardening: nobody has to plant the weeds. You can carefully plant your tomatoes, fertilize the soil, water the seeds, and keep watch—and sure enough, without … Continue reading →

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Staying Plugged In

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had one of those mornings where you sat down to use a lamp or an appliance, flipped the switch, and nothing happened? You check the bulb, fiddle with the dials, maybe even give it a gentle tap—only … Continue reading →

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Works in Progress

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

If you take a drive through farm country this time of year, you’ll notice something pretty obvious about the fields. The corn doesn’t shoot up to seven feet tall overnight. It doesn’t produce full, golden ears on day two. There’s … Continue reading →

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How to Live as Someone “Born Again”: The Daily Life of New Birth

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

Born Again, Part 4: Living as Those Who Are “Born from Above” We have traced the language of “born again” in Scripture, explored the Greek behind Jesus’ words, and listened to the Early Church Fathers. Now we come to the … Continue reading →

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What Does “Born Again” Mean? A Biblical Explanation of John 3

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Don Merritt

Born Again, Part 1: What Does “Born Again” Really Mean? We hear the expression “born again” in sermons, Bible studies, and even casual conversation. Yet many people are not entirely clear on what it means. Sometimes it seems as though … Continue reading →